Michael Whelton

Young people of Saint John want to be heard, and they appreciate a chance to share views and have a say into the future direction of Saint John.

Youth Vital Signs Saint John in partnership with the Saint John Community Foundation and Telus provide Youth (13-18 year olds) a chance to share ideas about what works well in greater Saint John, and what needs change.  Youth Vital Signs Saint John wants the opinions and perspectives of youth to inform the public and private sectors, governments, and youth-serving charitable organizations.

This type of Youth engagement is part of a growing movement, seeks to hear, strengthen, and empower young people.  Through this process, Youth Vital Signs Saint John provides a check- in on issues that matter most to youth in Greater Saint John.  Youth Vital Signs provides an opportunity for our young people to have a say in the first ever Youth Vital Signs Saint John exercise. So, if you are a young person aged 13-18, who would like to influence change by sharing their experiences and perspectives, expand their understanding of local community issues, and perhaps take action in their  school and community, then YouthVital Signs is a great way to kick start this  process.  On November 26^th, High School students in greater Saint John will complete the Youth survey.  A special thanks to Mr. Derek O’Brien (Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Anglophone South School District) for supporting this initiative through our local High Schools, and to Mr. Philip Sweezey (Technology Mentor- Anglophone South School District) for facilitating the outstanding youth videos posted to the website.

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Tags: Community Engagement, Saint John, Saint John Community Foundation, Youth, Youth Vital Signs Saint John