Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (PAYC)
The Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (PAYC) is made up of youth aged 14-24 who are involved with Friendship Centres across BC.
PAYC works to:
- Represent youth voices at a provincial level
- Implement province-wide initiatives to benefit Indigenous youth
- Provide a network of communication connecting youth to the Friendship Centre Movement
- Encourage and support BC Friendship Centres to develop strong local youth councils
- Act as a liaison between Friendship Centre youth councils, PAYC, and the BCAAFC Board of Directors
- Co-host the annual Gathering Our Voices (GOV) Indigenous Youth Leadership Training event
PAYC works to:
- Represent youth voices at a provincial level
- Implement province-wide initiatives to benefit Indigenous youth
- Provide a network of communication connecting youth to the Friendship Centre Movement
- Encourage and support BC Friendship Centres to develop strong local youth councils
- Act as a liaison between Friendship Centre youth councils, PAYC, and the BCAAFC Board of Directors
- Co-host the annual Gathering Our Voices (GOV) Indigenous Youth Leadership Training event
Main Page: https://bcaafc.com/contact/
Contact Page: http://www.bcaafc.com/programs/payc
Details
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
14-24
Eligibility
Please go to BCAAFC's website for more information on PAYC and how to participate.
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