“We’ve seen a Youthquake. They TikToked, they led marches and they stepped up as poll workers in their communities. Now, they’ve helped tap the next President of the United States”. As I read this headline and subsequent article on the Time website, it reminded me of...
Last week, the Fernie Works Employment Program was awarded a certificate for successful participation in the Canada Summer Jobs Program, funded by the federal government. The award was presented by long time friend of Fernie, Scarborough-Rouge Park MP Gary...
At Fernie Youth Services we have always understood the importance of building supportive relationships with youth. For over 50 years, we have helped nurture hope and self-esteem through honest engagement and mentorship. Our programs and our staff aim to provide...
Here at Fernie youth, we are an organization guided by faith. From our mission to our methods to our motivations that faith is reflected in our core values. Recently we took an opportunity to sit with one of our dedicated frontline workers, Alexis and discuss how her...
Sean Janes is one of the longest serving member of staff at Fernie Youth Services. interestingly enough, he was never officially hired. He did his university placement at Fernie, while he was pursuing his degree in criminology and fell in love with the work being done...
Today we talk with Faye Cummings, the Service Lead at Fernie Youth Services about her life’s journey as a youth justice advocate and her experience working at Fernie. Faye talks her passion for young people and goes deep into what “caring beyond...
