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Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵYouth Council announces Bear’s Den finalists

Public invited to be a part of the final selection for a $10,000 winner on April 20 at Eagle Eye Theatre.
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It is down to the final five. 

Five finalists have been announced as part of the Bear’s Den initiative by the

Now, the public is invited to see the finalists make presentations that could earn them grant funding for a local youth program.

On April 20, the final five will pitch their programs at Eagle Eye Theatre starting at 6:30 p.m. Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for the winner as part of the selection process, which will culminate in the winner earning $10,000 to follow through on their pitch.

Here are the five finalists and their proposed program:

  • Howe Sound Secondary – Courtyard Connections Revitalization
  • OurÓ£ÌÒÊÓƵ– Youth Placemaking
  • Evan’s Lake Forest Education Centre – Outdoor Education for Everyone
  • SORCA – Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵNation Youth Mountain Bike Program
  • Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵYouth Services – Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵYouth Artisan Maker Series and Market

“The non-profit organizations have found great project ideas for Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵyouth, which will leave an impact for current and future youth. The Bear’s Den makes it more of a community decision, a consensus of what would be in the best interest for our youth,” said Kiana Alai, a member of the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵYouth Council, in a news release.

“In a small town like Squamish, it can feel like there's not much for the youth to get involved in which is why Bear’s Den is such a great event, allowing youth and all residents the chance to be part of making Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵa better place for youth."

Tickets for the event are free and available on . 

“The SYC created the concept and process to leverage their impact through engaging with local non-profits and received applications from many organizations across the community who care about our youth,” said Mayor Armand Hurford in the release.  

“This format puts the decision-making process as to how these funds are spent directly in the hands of the youth and I’m excited to see what their decision is.”

For more information about Bear’s Den or the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵYouth Council, visit ´Ç°ù . 

 



 

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