Visions and Voices is excited to share the upcoming annual BC Child and Youth in Care event happening on Saturday June 6th , 11am-3pm at Tzeachten Sports field .
Xyolhemeylh will be celebrating YOUth with a large BBQ event, full of fun activities such as face painting, bouncy castles, an inflatable obstacle course, crafts, Jumbo field games and more! Compete against your Social Worker in a Tug-o-war or sack race! Come hang out with the Visions and Voices youth leaders, enjoy some cotton candy or popcorn while we celebrate YOUth !
Event is free and open to all Indigenous children and youth in care, previously in care, or receiving Xyolhemeylh services, please share!
History of BCCYICW:
A group of youth in and from care advocated for this week so their siblings in care could grow up feeling celebrated for their diverse talents and accomplishments, surrounded by a supportive community who stands with them. They also wanted to raise awareness about the barriers they face and fight the stigma that comes with being a “foster kid.”
Proclaimed by the province of British Columbia in 2011, BC Child and Youth in Care Week (BCCYICW) is a time for everyone in communities across the province to support and celebrate our province’s incredible, diverse young people in government care. Youth envisioned a week that acknowledges and celebrates the unique strength of young people in care, and that’s how BC Child and Youth in Care Week was created.
For more information or questions please email [email protected]