Youth Week: Time to Recognize and Celebrate Youth in Burlington
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.
Burlington, Ont. — April 29, 2021 — National Youth Week is May 1–7, 2021 and residents are encouraged to celebrate our youth and their active participation in our community. Youth are invited to visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/youthweek for virtual activities.Youth Week is held every May to celebrate youth. As an integral part of the Burlington community, the City is committed to make sure youth feel accepted, empowered and valued and can give back to our community.
"We know Youth Week looks different again this year while the pandemic continues so we have created a virtual portal just for you. We want to inspire you, the youth of Burlington. Tell us what you think so we can help you be more involved in our community, services, organizations and businesses. What can we do to help you connect to the people, initiatives and places that matter the most to you? You inspire us with your innovative, unique, caring spirits. You are our future!" -- Chris Glenn, Director of Recreation, Community and Culture, City of Burlington
Youth Week ActivitiesGet Involved Youth Week Portal, May 1 – 7
- Watch videos featuring messages to celebrate youth from community members;
- Take part in the daily poll; and
- Join the discussion and tell the City “What would make the City of Burlington a more Youth Friendly Community?”
Youth do not need to register to the page to take part in the Get Involved Youth Week activities.BurlingtonGreen - Youth Network, May 3, 4:30 p.m.
- Learn about eco-issues and campaigns, plan educational and empowering activities for the community.
- For more information, visit BG Youth Network
City of Burlington Fire Department, May 3 – 9
- Emergency Preparedness Week
- Emergency Preparedness and Mental Readiness during COVID-19
- For more information, visit burlington.ca/EPW.
Links and Resources:
- getinvolvedburlington.ca/youthweek
- BurlingtonGreen Youth Network
- Emergency Preparedness Week
- Postings: work for the City of Burlington
--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist