Nanaimo celebrates 2023 Youth Week

Events planned from May 1-7

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed April 19, 2023 1:50 PM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is pleased to present the 2023 Youth Week celebrations. Activities are planned from May 1 to May 7, all with the intent of celebrating youth in Nanaimo.

Highlights include youth drop-in sessions (Spare Blox and Youth Lounge), a variety of workshops, including Food Securities, Youth Empowerment, Financial Literacy and Mental Health, as well as a Buttertubs Tour and a Learn to Fish session. Most activities offered during Youth Week are free, and details can be found on the YOUth Nanaimo Facebook page and on the City of Nanaimo website, www.nanaimo.ca.

Link to Strategic Plan: Youth Week aims to connect and engage with youth in our community.

Key Points

Youth Week events are geared to youth between the ages of 11 and 18 years.
There are various events scheduled over seven days from May 1-7, 2023.
Some activities are drop-in while others require pre-registration with Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Quotes

"The cliché is true. The youth are our future! Youth Week is a great chance to celebrate the young citizens in our community and to remember all the energy, enthusiasm, as well as the contributions they make to enhance our City. I invite all youth to participate in activities that happen from May 1 to 7."

Leonard Krog

Mayor

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

Youth Week is celebrated across BC and Canada annually from May 1-7.

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