Facing dire warnings from climate scientists and “blah blah blah” from global governments who don’t take youth seriously, young people today face a future filled with uncertainty. And yet, youth are leading movements that are transforming the world. Youth organizers will share their own perspectives on climate grief, structural challenges (racism, sexism, ageism), and imposter […]

So you have a vision for your community… But how do you get started? And what does it take to make a meaningful change? This session digs into the strategies and tactics that young people have used to build power, from relational organizing and direct action to political pressure. Youth organizers from across B.C. will

Youth are last to be considered, their input isn’t invited, and their consent is neither requested nor respected by the decision-makers who shape their lives. And yet, youth have always been at the forefront of movements for social change. The key to success is keen, unflinching analysis of what we’re up against – while appreciating

We are all facing an unprecedented global crisis. Yet our governments and international institutions are struggling to respond to the climate and ecological emergencies and widening inequality. So much needs to be done, and so much needs to change, that we need a steep change in connection, collective action and collaboration. We need to increase