Category: Networking
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Gratitude, Community, and Belonging: A Thanksgiving Reflection
Thanksgiving is often described as a time to gather with family, share a meal, and reflect on what we are thankful for. For many newcomers and immigrants, however, celebrating this holiday can feel challenging — being far from family and familiar traditions can make moments like these feel isolating. At Beyond Borders Youth Network (BBYN),…
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First AGM + 1st Anniversary
Huge thank you to everyone who came out on Friday for our AGM + 1 year anniversary! We laughed, we looked back on the memories, we played bingo, table tennis, and pool. And of course, we made plans for the future. All the things. 💥 🧢 Big love to our awesome sponsors who helped make…
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Volunteer with Yukon Learn Fundraising Event
We didn’t plan to golf… but we definitely showed up ready to help out. Cedrick and Goldie jumped in last minute to volunteer at the 31st Annual @yukon.learn PGI Golf Tournament for Literacy. It wasn’t a full BBYN takeover this time, but we’re hoping to bring the whole crew next year. From selling tickets and delivering pizza…
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Hall of Innovators 2024/25 – Youth Innovator Award
We started as a few of us just trying to feel less lost in a new place. We were immigrants, trying to find our place, trying to feel like we belonged. And along the way, we thought, “What if we created something that could help others feel a little less alone?” Now we’ve got an…
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I Belong to Community
We belong to community—and that means showing up for each other. As a youth-led group made up of multicultural newcomers, we at Beyond Borders Youth Network want to say thank you to Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning and The Community Cache for organizing “I Belong to Community.” This gathering comes in the wake of…
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UNLEASH Canada 2025
What a very great week it has been! I had the privilege of participating in a hackathon organized by @unleashlab, where I connected with some truly inspiring and passionate young minds. Our team came together to talk about the important challenge of youth retention in northern communities. One of the highlights for me was sharing the…
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Arctic Youth Conference 2025
Cedrick Vinoya recently attended the Arctic Youth Conference in Tromsø, Norway, organized by Arctic Council, representing Beyond Borders Youth Network. The conference focused on critical topics such as youth mental health, engagement, and climate change. It was a great experience engaging in discussions with Arctic parliamentarians and fellow young leaders. We’re excited to bring back…
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Farewell, Cindy!
We had a small get-together last night to send Cindy off to Sweden! She’s heading to Stockholm for a semester in her Early Childhood Education program. Good luck, Cindy!
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BBYN Holiday Party 2024
Big shoutout to everyone who came to our BBYN Holiday Party! You all made it such a fun and unforgettable night. To everyone who brought food for the potluck, wow! The food was amazing! And the games? You all brought the energy and made them so much fun. Huge thanks to our awesome board of…
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Roadtrip to Burwash Landing
We hit the road to Burwash Landing, and it was a blast! Yeah, it was freezing, and the snow was coming down, but that didn’t stop us! We walked along the stunning (and chilly!) Kluane Lake, and snapped some pictures at Sheep Mountain Nothing like good friends, a cozy sleepover, and Yukon winter vibes to…
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