Nov 16, 2020
“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...
Aug 28, 2019
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...
Jun 14, 2018
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...
Jun 6, 2018
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...
May 24, 2018
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...
May 16, 2018
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...