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This project invites youth to share their ideas, experiences, creativity, and cultural insights to help shape programs, services, and opportunities for young people in Ottawa.
The project is part of the City’s Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and supports the Youth Social Development Priority, which aims to:
- Invest in youth outcomes to ensure equitable, positive development
- Increase youth engagement in programs and policy creation
These events are developed, created, and facilitated by youth leaders across the city, cohosted by Kaafi Consulting. The project is guided by the Youth Forum Steering Committee, a coalition of community organizations committed to supporting Ottawa youth with dignity, respect, and strengths-based approaches, including:
- Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses
- Centre for Resilience and Social Development
- Community Development Framework
- Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa (BGCO)
- Social Planning Council of Ottawa
Guiding principles
- Respect – Respect every voice as important. Seek consent. Be attentive.
- Strength-based – View youth as talented, innovative and leaders.
- Community-centred – Ground the process in familiar, trusted and culturally safe spaces.
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Designed and facilitated by youth leaders, these events are shaped by lived experiences. Youth facilitators will ask participants about:
- What matters most to youth in their communities
- Ideas for youth programs, spaces and services
- How to make Ottawa more inclusive, creative and supportive for youth
This project supports youth to take the leadership roles in project implementation, develop creative solutions and create positive change in their community.
Why attend a consultation session?
- Free food and drinks from local vendors
- $50 attendance voucher — because your time and ideas are valuable to us all
- Transportation support — rides, bus tickets or parking
- A welcoming, inclusive space to share your story and ideas for positive change
Each event is designed to give you space to share, connect and co-create solutions that will shape City policies and programs, benefiting us all.
Event details
Session one – Dempsey Community Consultation
Session two – BGC Taggart Parkes Consultation
Session three – Michele Heights Community Consultation
Session four – Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Consultation
