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United Way BC Child and Youth Sector Strengthening Conference 2023

November 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Join United Way British Columbia – working with communities in BC’s North, Interior, Lower Mainland and Central & Northern Vancouver Island for the ultimate gathering of professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts in the child and youth sector in British Columbia!

Expand your network, exchange ideas, and discover innovative approaches to enhance the well-being and development of children and youth. Processing Climate Anxiety with Children and Youth, Decolonizing Children and Youth programming and Examining Mental Health Stigma When Working with Children and Youth and more are just some of the exciting workshops for you to choose from.

Whether you’re an educator, youth worker, policymaker, or simply someone who cares deeply about the future generations, this event is for you. This immersive experience is filled with an inspiring keynote speech, interactive workshops, and an engaging youth panel discussion and more.

Keynote Speaker: 

Monique Gray Smith

Gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture and ways to share that with children and youth with keynote speaker award-winning author Monique Gray Smith. award-winning writer, who specializes in teaching children and youth about truth and reconciliation. 

Lunch included.

Venue

John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse
7277 River Road
Richmond - Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations, BC V6X 1X5 Canada
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Phone:
604.969.8238
Website:
https://sportfacilities.ubc.ca/ubc-boathouse/