Focus Group to discuss starting a Trans & Non-Binary Support Group for Youth

The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society will be running a Focus Group on Tuesday, December 11th from 5-6pm to look at potentially starting a Trans & Non-Binary Support Group for Youth 13-19 years of age.  For any questions please contact Addison Lee at the Alliance Club: allianceclub@vyes.ca or 250-361-3923

What is Inclusive Education?

Spectrum School Theatre 957 West Burnside Road, Victoria, BC

This presentation will help parents understand how inclusive education benefits every child in the classroom.

Free

Learn how to Manage Anxiety for Teens

For teens ages 13-18 Everyone experiences worries, anxiety and stress. Y Mind Mindfulness Groups are here to help young people learn how to deal with anxiety and/or stress so they can live their best lives.  

Free

Gordon Neufeld Conference

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel

Save the date for the Eleventh Annual Vancouver Neufeld Conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Registration will open in December.

Youth and cannabis: Does legal mean safe?

University of Victoria

To a young person, Canada’s move to legalize cannabis may look like an endorsement of a “safe” drug. This series of presentations will look at both long-standing research on the effects of cannabis on youth, as well as recent studies on the impacts of legalization on use patterns among young... Read more

Free

Free Naloxone Training

Foundry Victoria 818 Douglas Street, Victoria, Canada

Together the Foundry Victoria and Camosun College are offering free Naloxone Training for youth. For more information contact the Foundry Victoria 250-383-3552

Free

2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey Launch

St Ann's Academy 835 Humbolt Street, Victoria

The McCreary Foundation will present the findings of the 2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey in Victoria on March 15th at 10am at St Ann’s Academy Auditorium, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria.  You can RSVP for this event at mccreary@mcs.bc.ca.  

Free

Reconciliation through Indigenous Education

Free Massive Online Open Course Engage with Indigenous knowledge keepers, educational leaders, and resources to enhance your understanding and knowledge of practices that advance reconciliation in the places where you live, learn, and work. 1904_MOOC_poster

Parenting from a Dad’s Perspective

Saanich Neighbourhood Place

Parenting from a Dad's Perspective is a free 4-week class for self-identifies fathers of children up to age 6. We'll look at child development, nurture and structure, healthy relationships, communication, and responding to behaviours.

Bike to Work Week 2019

Bike to Work Week started right here in Victoria 25 years ago!  Bike to Work Week is a commuter behaviour change campaign designed around a free and fun event. Its purpose is to raise the profile of commuter cycling and to expand commuter use of the bicycle. Register Here

Saanich Youth Awards 2019

Saanich Recreation

The Saanich Youth Awards Program recognizes young people aged 12 to 19 years old who live, learn or play in the Municipality of Saanich. We are seeking those who have demonstrated significant personal achievements or contributions to our community. Anyone can nominate a youth including teachers, coaches, peers and neighbours.... Read more