“The Impact” 2025

an Exploration of Experience and healing

The Impact - an exploration of experiences and healing.

Join us for “The IMPACT” 2025, a Black Youth Panel dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space for youth to engage in meaningful dialogue about their experiences with microaggressions, and acts of anti-Black racism in schools. This event is designed to cultivate a strong sense of community while equipping students with strategies to navigate and address these challenges.

In collaboration with Open Mind Counselling, and registered clinical counsellors Lindi Setiloane and John Nweke, this session will be co-facilitated to ensure a therapeutic environment where students can openly discuss potentially traumatic experiences related to their education and life in B.C.

Moving Forward will be on hand to provide counselling resources and support.

Pacific Link College will introduce their scholarship program for JrBAA Achievers and provide an overview of our technology and business training pathways - including how students can leverage AI in their academic and professional journeys.

Youth Council President Jeremiah Brooks will report on our Council activities.

In addition to the Panelists, we are excited our Youth have embraced the opportunity to practice their public speaking skills by participating on the program.

Food and refreshments will be served over our community building break.

Please join us on:

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Registration: 2:00 PM
Time: 2:30 - 6:00 pm

Location: Pacific Link College - #200 - 4980 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C., V5H 4K7
Entrance is on Nelson and Bennett Street.

Refreshments and light snacks will be served.

We're grateful for the support of our partners, Open Mind Counselling,
Moving Forward Family Services and Pacific Link College.

Our heartfelt appreciation is extended to CUPE 15 for sponsoring the event.