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CITY OF EDMONTON YOUTH COUNCIL'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
WRITTEN BY ANUJ KRISHNAN AND RICKY LIU
The City of Edmonton Youth Council is excited to roll out a new monthly newsletter filled with details about our members, their initiatives, and our plans for the future. This 1st edition is subject to change and revision.
Our New Chairship
Ricky is Chair of CEYC for the 2020-2021 term. This is his fifth year on the CEYC, after serving as a YAL, VCM and most recently, Chair of Health and Wellness. This term, he is looking to increase CEYC’s outreach to historically under-represented demographics and to empower all of CEYC’s members to take action to address the major social issues facing youth and our world. He looks forward to the various initiatives and projects planned for this year!
Anuj Krishnan is Vice-Chair of CEYC for the 2020-2021 term. This is his third year on the CEYC, having served as a YAL, and most recently the Vice-Chair of the Engagement and Outreach rapidly growing the school visits initiative. At 16, Anuj is the youngest Vice-Chair in CEYC history and up until this year was the youngest ever appointed member. He is excited about empowering youth to become leaders in their own right and is taking steps to ensure CEYC forms sustainable external partnerships. If you see something from our account on Twitter, know it was him!
Executive News
Statement on the Rise of Racism, and Discrimination and Violence in Edmonton
On March 14, 2021, CEYC released a statement addressing the increase in racially motivated attacks and dangerous rhetoric. We recognize that diversity increases the social capital of Edmonton as a valuable place to live, learn and work. CEYC condemns acts of racism and violence that endanger our collective safety.
Social Media Relaunch
We are back on social media! After a year-long hiatus, we are back, stronger than ever on Instagram, Twitter and soon Facebook. Check out the relaunch and share our account, and let us know what stories you want to see. If you have any content or events you would like us to advertise let us know and we would be more than glad to help.
General Assembly Meetings
Our last General Assembly meeting was on March 3, 2021, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm over Google Meet. The committee passed six new exciting initiatives including everything from policy responses, to environmental webinars, and school engagement programs. Click below to view the March agenda and minutes. Our next General Assembly meeting is April 7th, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
Subcommittee Initiatives
Community Safety and Well Being Response
This initiative aims to inform City Council of improvements to recommendations surrounding law enforcement institutions through an intersectional lens. Our hope is to mend the relationship between law enforcement institutions and communities, promoting transparent and accountable practices.
Youth Tackling COVID-19 Webinar
This initiative aims to provide youth with the resources and information to help them navigate the pandemic via a webinar. We hope to help youth manage their physical and mental health, seek and access options for support during current circumstances, and provide them with coping strategies, resources.
Blog Relaunch
Food Waste and
Security
This initiative aims to study gaps within Edmonton food distribution that reallocated food waste can fill. Through research and interviewing food security organizations such as Multicultural Health Brokers and collecting data from institutions such as the University of Alberta, we will produce an information report for City Council.
Environmental Awareness Webinar
This initiative aims to inspire youth to make changes in their everyday actions by showing them the consequences of accelerated environmental harm. By informing and engaging Edmonton youth in small activities throughout our event, our mission is to empower youth by educating them on sustainable ways of living.
School Visits Presentations
This initiative aims to inspire youth to make changes in their everyday actions by showing them the consequences of accelerated environmental harm. By informing and engaging Edmonton youth in small activities throughout our event, our mission is to empower youth by educating them on sustainable ways of living.
City of Edmonton News
The new bus network is an important step in modernizing Edmonton’s transit system in preparation for growing our city to two million people. To get ready for this change, several online resources and trip planners are available. April 25th here we come!
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Thank you for taking the time to read the 1st edition of our new monthly newsletter. We are proud of what we have already achieved and are excited for what will come next. Edmonton's youth are invaluable, and we will continue to provide them with platforms and initiatives to empower their voices and ideas. If you or your organization are interested in collaborating or forming a partnership, let us know!