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Youth Are Powering Climate Action Across BC
British Columbia – June 12th, 2025 – Across British Columbia, young people are stepping into bold leadership as the 2025 season of Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) launches in seven communities: Squamish, Vernon, Courtenay, Alert Bay, Hazelton, West Kootenay, and East Kootenay.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the profound harm created by the residential school system
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Special Announcement - A Milestone for Youth-Led Climate Action in BC
While the debate over the carbon tax grows, British Columbians will be looking for alternative climate policies that will simultaneously add
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YCCBC at UBCM: Driving Climate Action and Policy Reform
Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) is excited to announce our presence at the upcoming Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conferenc
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Faces of Youth Climate Corps BC
In the first instalment of our Faces of Youth Climate Corps BCÂ series, Jose Reyeros, a Vancouver Climate Action Technician
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YCCBC's Youth Committee addresses climate grief in workshop
On May 23rd, YCCBC Youth Committee members gathered for a workshop on managing with the emotions related to the climate crisis.
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Special Announcement - Youth Climate Corps BC Receives New Support!
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy announced new support for Youth Climate Corps BC. This support means that more...
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YCCBC Youth Committee Application Is Open
The YCCBC Youth Committee is now open for applications, providing young individuals aged 17-30 with the chance to influence and guide the...
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Climate Change & The Social Determinants of Health
A topic that I’ve gained a lot of interest in over the years is the intersection between the environment and our health. We are...
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Engaging with Indigenous Youth: Interior Department Awards First Indian Youth Service Corps Grants
Funding to Engage Indigenous Youth in Conservation and Climate Resilience Projects In a significant move towards fostering environmental...
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Launch of the Kwakwaka'wakw Revitalization Project: A Resurgence of Culture and Land Reclamation
The 2023 Indigenous youth program coordinate in partnership between Youth Climate Corps, the Kwakwaka'wakw Revilatlization Project, and...
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Youth Climate Lawsuits Making Waves
A landmark climate victory in Montana is sending ripples through Canada, where young activists are launching their own climate lawsuits....
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Significant Legal Victory for Young Activists in the US
Photo: Youth plaintiffs walk to court before closing arguments in the landmark Held v Montana climate trial in Helena, Montana, on 20...
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Amplifying Youth Voices: YCCBC Takes the Stage on CBC Radio Kamloops
In a recent plot highlighting the growing urgency of addressing climate-related challenges, Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) crew made...
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YCCBC and Earth's Warriors: Intergenerational Exchange for Our Planet's Future
WE fight for Earth. From Kenya to Canada, Argentina to Uganda, inspiring warriors from all generations are taking action to protect our...
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Leadership in a Digital World
YCCBC participated in the digital leadership training conference, Activate, hosted on the traditional territories of the Klahoose,...
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Not Long Ago, On CBC News, The Youth Climate Corps Campaign Made Noise
Photo: (Rachel Sanders/CBC) "These young Canadians are banging down the government's door asking for climate jobs." "The group is calling...
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More News About YCC's Partnership with the Kwakwaka'wakw Revitalization Project
"YCC is partnering with the Kwakwaka'wakw Revitalization Project, an Indigenous-led organization working to further the food security and...
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YCC Intentions for 2023
Youth Climate Corps wants to reiterate its values for 2023. Our intention for this year is to reinforce our statement by acting and...
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Tsas, First Matriarchal Advisor for Youth Climate Corps
YCC is cheerful to welcome Tsas as the first Matriarchal advisor for Youth Climate Corps. Tsas is a Kwakwaka'wakw Matriarch, and lives...
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