Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council A presentation on youth

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Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council A presentation on youth today, and fostering more involvement in

Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council A presentation on youth today, and fostering more involvement in municipal politics and administration

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Introductions Michael Ribicic Aakash Pawar Claudia Thompson Erin Burnley Henry Waatainen Katrin Hannesson Melanie

Introductions Michael Ribicic Aakash Pawar Claudia Thompson Erin Burnley Henry Waatainen Katrin Hannesson Melanie Devjayanth Nicola Mc. Coll Karin Kronstal

NYAC: The Beginnings Our Mandate “Decisions that affect young people…and a chance to effect

NYAC: The Beginnings Our Mandate “Decisions that affect young people…and a chance to effect change” Understanding of other youth communities and councils Budget Implications 28 contenders, 12 selected to be on original council

Structure Comprised of diverse range of individuals that are 12 Youth between 15 -24

Structure Comprised of diverse range of individuals that are 12 Youth between 15 -24 years of age from Snuneymuxw First Nations; and 1 Member of the Nanaimo City Council A Chair and Vice Chair are to be selected by voting members each term Meetings held monthly (quorum of 7), with additional committee meetings where quorum not required NYAC develops an agenda for every meeting, also recording minutes as any other City Committee

Evolution Foundations Gaining Exposure Creating a presence in the community Creating an online, accessible

Evolution Foundations Gaining Exposure Creating a presence in the community Creating an online, accessible presence From attending to presenting at conferences Giving presentations Advocating, engaging, informing Having issues that were important to strategic priorities

Social Media Insights

Social Media Insights

@inyac

@inyac

@Nanaimoyac

@Nanaimoyac

Comparison to Victoria and other councils Grassroots program that offers opportunities for civic engagement

Comparison to Victoria and other councils Grassroots program that offers opportunities for civic engagement Sponsored by a partnership between BC Healthy Communities Society and the City of Victoria More of an advocacy group Significantly higher budget allocation and higher membership

Activities Undertaken AVICC 2016 7 -10 Breakfast Club Heritage Days Awards and Celebration Planning

Activities Undertaken AVICC 2016 7 -10 Breakfast Club Heritage Days Awards and Celebration Planning Committees Conferences Immigrant Welcome Reception Coldest Night of the Year Coverage of Municipal Elections Teen. Fest 2015 -17 Workshops on creating Youth Councils

Kahoot!!

Kahoot!!

Strategic Priorities

Strategic Priorities

Youth Poverty Economic Health Social Equity Community Wellness Social Development Strategy

Youth Poverty Economic Health Social Equity Community Wellness Social Development Strategy

Cheque presented to Nanaimo Food Share towards the funding of the “Summer Lunch Munch”

Cheque presented to Nanaimo Food Share towards the funding of the “Summer Lunch Munch” initiative.

Social Equity Transportation Community Wellness Official Community Plan Nanaimo Transportation Master Plan

Social Equity Transportation Community Wellness Official Community Plan Nanaimo Transportation Master Plan

Event Participation and Organization Cultural Vitality Community Wellness Recreation, Culture, Sports and Tourism Official

Event Participation and Organization Cultural Vitality Community Wellness Recreation, Culture, Sports and Tourism Official Community Plan Cultural Plan

Moving Forward

Moving Forward

Age Activity

Age Activity

YOUTH PRIORITIES

YOUTH PRIORITIES

Gavin Dew: Forum for Millenial Leadership

Gavin Dew: Forum for Millenial Leadership

Questions Comments Concerns

Questions Comments Concerns