Youth Network News and Events

The FCJ Youth Network has shaped a positive and inclusive space to welcome migrant and refugee youth from around the world. The group works from a strong intersectional framework, and welcomes anyone regardless of their immigration status, gender identity, sexual identity, language ability, length of time in Canada, skin colour, country of origin, or any other aspect of their identity. The group strives to celebrate the resilience and potential of each of its members, and address the multiple barriers that impede their full and equitable participation in Canadian society. The group is open for migrant and refugee youth between the ages of 14 and 25 (and allies).


Buy a Bag.. send us to YAG

Help us to get our FCJ Youth Network to the Youth Action Gatherings (YAG) . We are raising  funds to cover the cost to travel to attend The Youth Action Gatherings (YAG) in Moncton, New Brunswick in October. The Youth Action Gatherings (YAG) bring together immigrant and refugee youth from across Canada to share, learn…

Spoken Word: Same Difference

Stereotypes, prejudices and all the negative labels that newcomer youth are painted with steered us in making this spoken word video. It came as an idea to some of the youth from FCJ Refugee Centre Youth Network who attended an anti-islamophobia workshop together with the strong voices from OCASI and the CCR Youth Network. We…