–by Alyssa Taylor, EMCS youth November, falling leaves, oranges and yellows, and of course Movember. The time of the year where people come together over a common cause or celebration. Now you may be asking, “Isn’t that December?” Not today, friend. … Continue reading →
By Alyssa Taylor It’s that time of year again, where the holiday spirit runs amok and you can make a vitally important difference for the people in your community. It’s time for 10,000 Tonight! The annual event hosted at Edward … Continue reading →
–Finn and Chloe Unger We are too young to vote right now, but we won’t be forever. Until then, we are watching and listening and learning from all of you, in preparation. And we have three questions we want to ask, … Continue reading →
– Arif Jetha, University of Toronto Millennials now make up the largest share of the Canadian workforce and many are facing precarious working conditions. As a society, we have previously assumed that if young Canadians invest in formal training and … Continue reading →
–Submitted by Sheila Whincup Harmony Project Sooke is set to begin fall classes in the third week of September. Two classes in Drumline (marching band style drumming), and two classes in Strings (violin, viola, cello) will be offered. Classes meet … Continue reading →
–from Shaylin Warren, the Youth Engagement Program Coordinator for SD62 The Sooke Makerspace at the Edward Milne Community School (EMCS) is now open! This initiative provides an open and safe space, education, training, and mentoring for the purposes of enabling … Continue reading →
-Shaylin Warren, Youth Engagement Program Coordinator, School District #62 (Sooke) – EMCS Society The EMCS Society wanted to celebrate the many ways local businesses support youth (25 years and younger) in our community. We had two goals: To improve relations … Continue reading →
September 2017 saw something refreshing emerge in Sooke for students interested in the arts. Amber Academy, a non-profit society with a focus to create healthier and higher qualities of life for local youth, was launched by Keli Dunn in memory … Continue reading →
– from Shaylin Warren, the Youth Engagement Program Coordinator for SD62 The EMCS Society’s Youth Engagement Program wanted to promote a better understanding of the young people in Sooke. So, we asked youth to take pictures of the issues they face, … Continue reading →
The BC Arts Council is accepting grant applications for its Youth Engagement Program until Jan. 15, 2016. The program provides support to BC Arts Council funded arts and culture organizations taking innovative and inspiring approaches to youth programming. Eligible projects … Continue reading →
