BC Youth Congress
Last Modified: Feb 02, 2012
Sierra's inspiring environmental educator Amy Cousins explores pathways to community with an effervescent youth gathering - BC's first ever Youth Congress.
Photo: Mohylek, Wikimedia Commons
February 2009
Eighty youth leaders from around the province gathered in Vancouver February 18th to discuss transformative change and sustainability at a youth congress hosted by The Fraser Basin Council.
Amy Cousins, from Sierra Club's Sustainable High Schools Project, co-facilitated a breakout session on 'Sustainability in our Communities'.
Watch a YouTube clip of Amy's film "What is Community".
Other activities included a meet-and-greet mingle to music, a commitment circle, and a resource and skills session on how to join, support, and lead communities of action!
