Victoria, B.C. – The Representative for Children and Youth is renewing her call for the provincial government to prioritize an “all-in” approach to addressing violence as a worldwide campaign, 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence, draws to a close. “I am deeply concerned about the profound and lasting impacts that this kind of […]
October is Foster Caregiver Month, a time when we recognize the hard work and dedication of foster caregivers across the province. As we close out this month, I extend my gratitude to the hundreds of caregivers in B.C. who open their homes and their hearts to children and youth whose families are temporarily unable to […]
VICTORIA – In acknowledgement of International Missing Children’s Day, May 25th, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth is calling on “the diverse systems of care” to do more to prevent and better support young people who are lost, fleeing and missing from government care. “The government has made some significant improvements since my office completed […]
Victoria – A fierce warrior for children, youth and their families was honoured last week by the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada and the Representative for Children and Youth of B.C. during a ceremony at Government House. Hereditary Chief Mary Teegee, who carries the name Maaxswxw Gibuu, received the Janusz Korczak Medal for Children’s Rights […]
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