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One Step in the Right Direction
April 20th, 2021, Headlines across the world spoke to the verdict of the criminal trial of the ex-Police officer responsible for taking the life of a black man. “Breaking News; Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd, a case that spurred...
Gangs and Guns Violence in Toronto
To approach the issue of gangs and gun violence it will take pages of research and experience to put a finger on the major reasons. For the purpose of this blog article I will break it down to three topics. Environment, Schooling and Money. I will also include a video...
COVID Kindness
Wow!! What a surprising year it has been for all of us. This year has been challenging but we have all had to learn some valuable lessons. This pandemic has affected us all in some way, shape or form. Our lives have been transformed as we know it, whether it be due to...
How Covid 19 Has Affected Our Youth in Canada
The global pandemic Covid 19 has dramatically shaken the economic, financial and social structure of Canada. As a response to the pandemic, the policies put into place to contain the spread of the virus have had remarkably disrupting effects on the economic and social...
Coldest Night of the Year 2021
“The Coldest Night of the Year is a moment when tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home and shine a light of welcome and inclusion” Fernie Youth Services is very excited to partner up with Coldest Night of the Year. This year on...
Takeaways from the youth influenced the US election.
“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...
Fernie Works acknowledged by Canada Summer Jobs Program
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...
Nolan Broome- Guiding and Mentoring Youths Through Fernie Works
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...
Alexis Story- How Faith Helps Her Serve Clients Better At Fernie
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, A decade with Fernie Youth.
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...
Faye’s Story- How She Became A Youth Justice Advocate And Champion For Young People
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 reason" means to her....
