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About

We're an advisory body to City Council whose work is underpinned by two pillars: policy and advocacy, and the production of initiatives and events.

We've been representing the views, perspectives and aspirations of Edmontonians ages 13-23 since 1995.

In accordance with our mandate, we engage in varied work to serve young citizens. 

We want your help to keep the heart of Alberta beating strong. We want to hear what you think about your city.

Join us in building a brighter municipality.

 

Current Initiatives

Step Up YEG

CEYC's Health and Wellness Subcommittee have revamped the University of Alberta Transit Station staircase to promote mental and physical health.

 

Vote16

CEYC continues to advocate for an amendment to the Local Authorities Election Act to allow persons to vote at age 16 in municipal elections. 

#YEGbyYouth

CEYC's Engagement and Outreach Subcommittee presents: #YEGbyYouth, a growing collection of stories from youth around our city.

 

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We just concluded our last General Assembly meeting of the 2016-17 term! It was a great chance to reflect on the work we accomplished over the past year as well as to strategize ways to make our next term an even better one. A huge thank you goes out to our Youth Councillors and Youth-At-Large members alike who put countless hours into making our events, surveys, information reports, and other projects a success. Have a fantastic summer everyone and see you back in September!
Have you filled out @go_edmonton's survey yet? Complete it (link in bio) to have your voice on walkability/bikability in Edmonton heard by City Council. Not only that but you'll have the chance to win one of eight $25 gift cards! Survey closes in a couple days.
Our sincerest thanks goes out once again to those that made our Ticket to Ride fundraiser for @YESSorg and @ihumanyouthsociety possible! The money raised through this event has been used to buy over 3000 ETS tickets for hundreds of marginalized youth in our city, helping them to access transportation for work, housing and social supports. @jciyeg @schmidt_realty @renhotelyeg @pattisonoutdoor @latitude_53
The University of Alberta Student's Union has launched STRIDE, a new program encouraging women and non-binary students to run for positions in governance. Chair Genna had a great time addressing the first STRIDE cohort alongside CEYC alumna Marina and other female leaders!
CEYC recently connected with the CASA Youth Council, a group with members aged 14-25 who are working together to make positive changes in Edmonton's mental health scene! Based out of CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health, the council's direction is driven by their desire to catalyze change in mental health through continuous action: adding a youth perspective to the mental health conversation, reducing stigma, and declaring that mental health is as important as physical health. One of their projects includes the publishing of Unseen: Youth Mental Wellness Magazine, the first issue of which came out at the beginning of this year. If you are interested in contributing to future issues, they would love to hear from you! They are still collecting submissions for issue #2 until the end of this month. For more information, visit the link in our bio
The 2016-17 term may be coming to a close, but we still had a jam-packed meeting tonight! We heard from several subcommittees about their ongoing work through the summer, considered future ideas for the upcoming term, engaged in discussion facilitated by city planners on the youth perspective on infill, and explored opportunities for collaboration with the CASA Foundation Youth Council. Thank you to those who've continued to demonstrate dedication and commitment to ending the term on a high note!
Our June General Assembly meeting is tonight! Join us from 5:30-8:30PM in City Hall's Heritage Room for a discussion about infill with city planners, a presentation from the Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health organization, and our usual Committee updates. As always, all #yegyouth are invited to attend!
CEYC is proud to announce the launch of the Step Up YEG project, an initiative of the Health and Wellness Subcommittee! It is designed to promote mental and physical wellbeing to both Edmonton youth and the general public. In cooperating with Pattison Outdoor Advertising, ETS and the City of Edmonton, we’ve created a colourful, visually-appealing design that would attract the attention of commuters and draw them towards taking the stairs at the University Transit Station. We’ve researched health facts and created inspirational messages, which were then published onto the staircase. We hope that you have the opportunity to check out this project and strive for better mental and physical wellbeing!
Last chance to apply for our upcoming 2017-18 term! If you're between the ages of 13-23 and want to share your voice or implement your vision for the City, we want you to apply to be a part of CEYC. Visit the link in our bio for more information and to find the application form, closing this Sunday!