Welcome to Youth Connections, where we’re all about creating safe, welcoming spaces for Nanaimo’s youth to connect with their community and peers.
As part of the “Nanaimo Youth Resilience Strategy,” we offer a range of opportunities designed to help young newcomers and locals build resilience and foster a sense of belonging.
Looking for a supportive community where you can connect with peers, share experiences, and enjoy fun activities? Look no further! Youth Connections is here to provide you with a safe and welcoming space to thrive.
A hands-on workshop designed to equip participants (ages 15 – 29) with life-saving knowledge and skills in response to the ongoing drug poisoning emergency in British Columbia.
This session will be led by Griffin Russell from Island Health.
All participants will receive take-away resources, will be trained in Take Home Naloxone (THN) and receive a THN kit upon completion
Thursday, June 19
5:00 – 6:30pm
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library, Large Meeting Room
Eutah Mizushima, Youth Outreach Worker
Come join us in a safe space, make new friends, fun games and free snacks while practicing English.
Date: Every Wednesday, April 9 – June 18, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Location: Room 128, NDSS
Eligibility: Youth 12 – 18
Sign Up: HERE
Join our Library Youth Club and dive into a world of creativity with arts & crafts, board & video games, movies, and more! Plus, special events and activities!
Date: Every Monday from May 12 – August 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Creative Commons – Nanaimo Harbourfront Library
Eligibility: Youth 12 – 18
Sign Up: HERE
Youth Connections is made possible by a generous grant from the City of Nanaimo. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the City for their support in bringing this valuable initiative to our community.
With the respectful acknowledgement that the CVIMS community is located on the Traditional Territories of Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As First Nations.
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