Yukon Child & Youth Advocate Office
@ytycao
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The YCAO advocates for children & youth who are eligible, or receiving a designated gov't service, ensuring their voices are heard & their rights are upheld.
Whitehorse, YT
Joined February 2020
We know that racism & colonialism are huge factors in health & well-being. This starts from the earliest ages. MHC urges all Manitobans to read this report, reflect upon the life & untimely death of Eishia Hudson, & commit to supporting its recommendations. #JusticeForEishia
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Join YCAO on Friday November 18th for our annual National Child Day open house!! ✅Pick up a copy of the annual report ✅Learn more about our office and child rights ✅Coffee, tea and snacks Check FB & IG next week for our trivia contest for an opportunity to win great prizes!!
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The 2021/22 YCAO annual report is available now! https://t.co/xrz3hoC2wl It's time for decision-makers to STEP UP YOUR GAME 👏 on children's rights. 🎮
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On Wednesday, for #povertyactionweek, YCAO and local youth Asilika Moqe, participated in a panel discussion about the realities of poverty for Yukon families. We are always inspired when youth share their experiences and resiliency. 🏠
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Porter Creek students met with Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Annette King and Communities Building Youth Futures Yukon in the Rainbow Room. There will be some exciting news about this partnership coming to you soon! @ytycao
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Thanks to the #rainbowroom for hosting us! It was fantastic to hear your amazing ideas for youth-led projects! 🌈 @portercreek1
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Responding to Sexualized Abuse in Yukon Schools: Review of Policies and Governmental Response has been tabled in the Legislature. To read the executive summary and the full review, visit our website: https://t.co/to8NGKlTlW
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An embargo copy of YCAO's Responding to Sexualized Abuse in Yukon Schools: Review of Policies and Governmental Response, related to the incidents at HVES, has been sent to the Depts of Education and Health and Social Services. The report will be tabled during the Fall sitting.
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Teachers — looking for content to add to your lessons on #OrangeShirtDay? A special CBC Kids News discussion “Reconciliation in the Classroom" premieres live on YouTube Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. ET & will be available all week to honour the #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation
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Local youth-serving organizations can apply now for the @yukongov Youth Mental Wellness Grant. Read more: https://t.co/saUJdbyb2T
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The Canadian Mental Health Association - Yukon Division and Hospice Yukon are offering a 6 week support circle for those grieving a death of a loved one to suicide. Details to register 👇
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Tu préfères parler à quelqu’un en français ? La nouvelle recrue du Bureau du Défenseur de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse du Yukon est complètement bilingue ! Feel more comfortable accessing our services in French? YCAO's newest caseworker is fully bilingual!
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Youth voices matter, and the RCMP wants to hear yours. We're now recruiting for the 2022-23 National Youth Advisory Committee! Find the application details and spread the word! 👉 📢 https://t.co/TUV7hEux3k
#RCMPYouth
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Why is it important to involve young people in decisions that affect them? Watch and find out what young people have to say!
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Public policy is stronger when children’s best interests are a priority and the impacts on children are specifically considered in policy development processes. Join us to learn about Child Rights Impact Assessments and children's rights. To register: https://t.co/gMzv44h5NH
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WE ARE STORYTELLERS 📖 We are BEYOND excited to unveil this collection of work from youth artists across the Yukon. Copies will be available on the shelves of Unorthodox Yukon soon! #wearestorytellers #ycao #youthart #uncrc12
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📣International Summer Course Learn more about the rights of the child - with a special focus on Article 23. Register now: https://t.co/TWye1BOiXI Key note speakers include: ✅Dr Gilles Julien ✅Dre Keiko Shikako ✅Me Merv Bernstein ✅Dre Ziba Vaghri ✅Lisa Wolff
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The Yukon is hosting Canadian Council of Child and Yourh Advocates (CCCYA) meetings this week. The CCCYA is an association of children’s advocates from across Canada who have mandates to advance the rights of children and youth and to promote their voice.
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