Health and Social Services
What Adults Need to Know — Keeping Youth Safe in the 21st Century
Fifty years ago, youth were told by parents and the church how to conduct themselves. Now, media, the Internet and peers have a much larger influence, and many different adults are educating and influencing our youth. This interactive lecture series is for anyone who is in contact with children and youth and wants to understand the world they are facing and how to keep them safer.
Maximum: 25
All Sessions
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Canada Games Centre - Boardroom
Registration is free but required
The Spectrum of Sexuality: Celebrating the Diversities Among our Young People
Mon., February 7
Brenda Barnes — Women’s Directorate, YG
A positive look at gender stereotypes, how they’re formed, and recent media attention on bullying due to their sexual orientation. How adults can be part of the solution.
Being an Approachable Adult
Thu., February 10
Lisa Evans, M.Ed. Counseling Psychology and Susie Ross, Health Promotion Unit, Health and Social Services, YG
Learn what kids need to know about body changes, relationships and sex and how to talk to them about it.
Listening to Yukon Kids
Thu., February 17
Paula Pasquali, Executive Director — Wellness, Health and Social Services, YG
A discussion on what we can learn when we ask youth about the issues they are facing and the choices they are making, based on the 2009 Yukon wide survey of youth in Grades 6 – 10.
Visit the City of Whitehorse Active Living Guide under Adult Programs for more information
Registration can be done in person at:
- the Canada Games Centre or by calling 668-8360, 7:00 am – 10:00 pm 7 days a week, or
- at the Parks and Recreation Office (4061 – 4th Avenue) or by calling 668-8325, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
