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Here is some information that we have been asked to share with families.

An Introduction to Power, Politics and the Public Interest
An introduction to the study of politics through an examination of contemporary issues and problems.  

2023 CampOut Poster
 A leadership and learning summer camp for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning and allied youth ages 14-21 from June 29 to July 2. The camp is looking for interested youth to be cabin leaders, volunteers, or campers.  

 After school program for youth ages 8 to 16 years old who are living with a disability. It allows youth that may not be able to attend a ‘neuro-typical’ after school program to experience it. This is a free program, and they can possibly help with transportation if that’s an issue for families. 

The Canadian Olympic School Program has new educational resources that share the following athlete stories:
BLACK HISTORY COLLECTION: CARLTON CHAMBERS 
The Atlanta 1996 Olympic men’s 4x100m relay captured the eyes of the world. It was a showdown between the USA host team and the Canadian underdogs. Few people noticed that the team’s starting runner, Carlton Chambers, was not racing at his best. He had sustained a slight injury and hoped that it would be better for the final. After a discussion with the team, the truth was evident and he knew he had to step down for the good of the team. Fortunately, Robert Esmie was waiting in the wings and ready to fulfill his role as team reserve. The race was an epic moment in Canadian sport history. The gold medal likely would not have been won, except for Carlton’s teamwork. 

DUFOUR-LAPOINTE ATHLETE STORY: FRIENDSHIP 
There are no more famous Canadian Olympic siblings than Maxime, Chloe, and Justine Dufour-Lapointe. The three sisters stormed onto the world freestyle skiing scene more than a decade ago and captivated the hearts of Canadians as they raced to the top of podiums around the world. It was obvious to their fans that the three sisters had a deep and lasting friendship. The world could see that these women were there for each other through good times and difficult times. 

Mental Health Recovery Partners
Mental health Recovery Partners North Island provides services and programs that help family members and friends that have a loved one diagnosed with a mental illness.

Parents Together
An ongoing professionally facilitated education and group support program for parents to find support and work through the challenges and difficulties of raising teens and pre-teens. Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Courtenay or through Zoom. Register by emailing parentingprograms@bgccvi.com or call 250-338-7141.

Free EFFT Monthly Caregiver Session: Healing Caregiver Burnout. Sessions offering information and support, inspired by theory and tools from Emotion Focused Family Therapy. Monday, June 19 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register here. 

Sashbear Family Connections Program: A free online program for family members who have a loved one with Borderline Personality Disorder or emotional dysregulation or related problems. The program provides skills, support and hope for family members to regain balance in their lives. If you are interested in learning more, you can fill out this form and someone will reach out to you to discuss when the next program will be offered.

Work Well Together Workshop
FamilySmart is offering Working Well Together Workshops for Schools. Open to K-12 educators and school counsellors these free 45-minute workshops offer ideas and skills to help schools work together with families to support students’ mental health. For more information, you can read our Frequently Asked Questions, download the attached poster, or go to familysmart.ca/training. 

Lifeguard Courses
Poster to advertise lifeguard courses for high school students through Strathcona Gardens.

NIC Junior Ecologist Program
NIC Youth Academy is offering a 4-day Junior Ecologist program about environmental stewardship for ages 12-15. Run by NIC Coastal Forestry instructors the program will give a taste of the Coastal Forestry program and educate students on our local ecology.