Representative for Children and Youth mourns the loss of Joan Phillip, Amshen, “tireless supporter” of young people, families and their inherent rights

B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, and her staff are mourning the death of Joan Phillip, Amshen, a respected Indigenous leader, MLA, social justice activist and deeply devoted partner, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.   “Joan lived a life based on integrity and generosity. She brought tremendous wisdom, courage and heart to […]

Representative for Children and Youth says government’s new Child and Youth Well-Being Action Plan important step, but action also needed for young people

Victoria – A new government-wide action plan and tracking system that measures how young people are doing in the province are important steps towards supporting young people to thrive, says BC’s Representative for Children and Youth. “A plan that brings multiple ministries together in a coordinated way to serve young people and families is something […]

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