Squamish Youth Council welcomes new members for 2024-25 term

The fourth cohort of the Squamish Youth Council has been appointed. Fourteen youth were selected among the applicants to serve on a 10-month committee term through June 2025. In addition to two returning members, the Youth Council welcomes twelve new members this term. The first meeting took place October 2.   

Last year’s cohort organized the second annual Bear's Den, selecting five local not-for-profit entities as finalists to pitch their youth-driven ideas to the Youth Council in front of a live audience. The winning organization received $10,000 in funding to put towards a new event, program or initiative that will positively impact Squamish youth as determined by the Youth Council. 

2024/2025 Squamish Youth Council Members: 

Grant Boguski
Ellie Boon
Melanie Booth
Eric Chen
Auni Dayton
Delisha Dhillon
Zeffe Hatten
Dante Kiej
Theo Parial
Maria Ravina
Bhavnoor Tatla
Rian Waite
Evelyn Webster
Florence Webster

The Squamish Youth Council is facilitated by Mayor Armand Hurford and and Christine McLeod, Founder, Everyday Leaders and Rising Villages.  

Background 

Formed in 2021, the Squamish Youth Council is comprised of local youth who meet on a regular basis to collaborate on meaningful community issues.   

The Squamish Youth Council works in collaboration with District of Squamish Council, staff, and partner agencies on initiatives that support the implementation of the Squamish Youth Strategy. 

Adopted in 2019, the Squamish Youth Strategy is a comprehensive strategy developed ‘for youth, by youth’ in collaboration and consultation with Squamish youth and partner agencies. The Squamish Youth Council was identified within the Strategy’s key value of “Speak Up and Leadership” as an opportunity to expand youth leadership and authentically engage youth in decisions that affect their future and the future of their community. 

Squamish Youth Council Goals:  

• To amplify the voice of Squamish youth in matters and projects that directly impact them. 
• To create a series of youth-led projects that directly support the Squamish Youth Strategy. 
• To plant the seeds of civic engagement mindset and skillset in Squamish Youth. 
• To create a legacy that gives Squamish youth a seat at the decision-making table for years to come. 

For more information visit squamish.ca/youth. 

October 17, 2024