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About the Squamish Youth Council

2026-27 Applications now open. Click this banner.

The Squamish Youth Council is Squamish's “by youth for youth” council. It's made up of members aged 14 to 24 who meet monthly with members of Squamish Council to discuss topics that affect everyone in Squamish, especially youth, whose voices are not always heard.

Together, the Squamish Youth Council is trying to make Squamish a better, more accessible place for everyone. The youth council works on projects including youth entrepreneurship, youth engagement, environmental initiatives, and more.

Apply now for the 2026/27 Council.

Squamish Youth Council goals:

  • To make sure Squamish youth have a voice in matters and projects that affect them.
  • To create and support youth-centered projects and programming that fits the Squamish Youth Strategy.
  • To encourage Squamish youth to get involved with their community.
  • To connect youth with community leaders, politicians and organizations to share ideas and feedback.

YOUTH STRATEGY BACKGROUND

In late 2019, in collaboration and consultation with Squamish youth and partner agencies, the District adopted a Youth Strategy.

The vision of the Squamish Youth Strategy is a community where all young people can thrive, reach their full potential, and feel healthy, happy, and connected.

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Programs and Events

View the current certification offerings from Recreation and Culture.

Foundry Sea to Sky

Foundry Sea to Sky provides free health, wellness, social, and recreational support for young people and their families. The goal is to help young people get support early, before challenges have a bigger impact on their health and well-being. Services are confidential and easy to access. For more information, please visit the Foundry BC website

Youth Resources

Vancouver Coastal Health, Youth Health Services

Find youth services designed to meet your needs. Most services are for people between the ages of 12-24.

Kids Help Phone: 1.800.668.6868

Kids Help Phone is always there. No matter the topic, they will listen. This resource is judgment free, totally private and available 24 hours a day. Free texting service also available by messaging the word CONNECT to 686868. Online chat is available as well.

British Columbia Crisis Centre: 1.800.784.2433

Telephone line available 24 hours a day if you're considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be.

Howe Sound & Sunshine Coast 1.866.661.3311

Chat with a crisis responder by phone 24 hours a day or connect through online chat from noon to 1 a.m.

310 Mental Health: 310.6789 (no area code required)

Call the Mental Health Support Line for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.

Squamish Youth Council

In the Youth Strategy, a key value of "Speak Up and Leadership" was identified and the Squamish Youth Council was created to give Youth the opportunity to engage with the Mayor, District of Squamish Council and Community Leaders.