BC Gov News

For Jenni Johnson, sharing her love of art and crafts has become a way to engage with important issues — not just for herself, but for other youth in and from care.

The 90,000-strong Métis community in British Columbia is one step closer to taking over child welfare authority for their children and families, with the historic signing of an agreement between the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Province.

A second stream of provincial funding is now available for community-led responses to the opioid overdose crisis.

“The first thing I remember is that it was a big, warm house with food on the table. I remember looking into the pantry and it was full of food. It was hard for me to imagine that such a place even existed.”

Former youth in care are being given another key to unlocking their full potential, thanks to expanded tuition-fee waivers for construction trades training delivered by union providers.

Even though Trent Jack, 19, is able to look after himself, it’s nice to know that Shane Jung, a WMMAL featherweight champion and Battlefield Fight League bantamweight champion, has his back as a mentor and friend.