The Community Consultation Reports are now complete. Click on the link for the community you'd like to read more about. These reports signal the end of Phase I of the Young Community Leaders Project. Read below for more information or to find out how you can get involved in Phase II.

North Bay

Sudbury

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Our Youth Projects in North Bay and Sudbury have now begun. If you're a youth in North Bay interested in improving skills like cooking or outdoor survival, click here to find out more!

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In North Bay, Sudbury and surrounding communities, the Youth as Facilitative Leaders (YFL) Program, in partnership with the North Bay and Sudbury YMCAs, has embarked on an exciting three-year and a half year initiative to bring the enthusiasm, intelligence and perspectives of young people to the forefront in building healthy and sustainable communities.

Phase One
When the project launched in early September 2008, it began with leadership training sessions for a group of young people from diverse backgrounds from North Bay and Sudbury. In early November these youth began conducting community consultations with their peers, organizations, businesses and other stakeholders to develop a complete picture of the current situation in North Bay & Sudbury when it comes to engaging young people in community leadership roles.

Phase Two
In Phase Two, beginning in September 2009, we’re looking to recruit youth ages 15-30 who will develop, plan and implement their own community projects in North Bay and Sudbury. The intent is to support local youth in addressing some of the issues that were identified in our Community Consultation themselves. YCL will again provide extensive leadership and skills training, as well as support and guidance for youth volunteers. Check with your local Regional Coordinator for more information on attending an orientation session and getting involved.

The YMCA is a charitable association dedicated to providing opportunities to individuals, families and communities for personal growth in spirit, mind and body and service to others. ICA Canada’s YFL program is a youth-led leadership training and mentorship initiative that works with young people from diverse backgrounds to develop the confidence, values and skills necessary to take the lead in building vibrant, inclusive communities. This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

For more information on this innovative project, please contact Staci Kentish at skentish@icacan.ca

In Sudbury contact: Regional Coordinator, Stephanie Chevrette, at stephanie.chevrette@sudbury.ymca.ca

In North Bay contact: Regional Coordinator, Brian Finner, at brian_finner@ymcanorthbay.com