March 21st is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. Today, we are joining the call for people around the world to #EndtheStereotypes. Stereotypes discriminate, exclude and are harmful for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Find more info here: worlddownsyndromeday.org/end-the-stereo…

Let's #EndTheStereotypes and start with positive assumptions on #WorldDownSyndromeDay! ASSUME THAT I CAN | World Down Syndrome Day 2024 youtu.be/9HpLhxMFJR8?si…

Today is the International #TransDayOfVisibility! RCY is proud to stand together in support of the rights of all trans children, youth and young adults across B.C. and beyond.

So grateful for an opportunity for our staff to present some of our perspectives at the 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. So much learning on how to integrate research, policy, & practice from around the world.

We stand together today on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia to raise awareness and call for an end to the continued discrimination and violence faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ people including children and youth. #IDAHOTB

May 25 is #InternationalMissingChildrensDay. Join us in honouring and remembering those who have been or continue to be lost, missing or disappeared.

RCY is celebrating Pride Month. We stand with all 2SLGBTQIA+ children and youth to ensure their rights are protected and that they receive the respect, supports and services they need to thrive. #Pride

June is National Indigenous History Month. This month, take the time to think about the land you live, work & play on, colonialism & its ongoing impacts, Indigenous worldviews, & how we can dismantle colonialism & white supremacy & create safer spaces. #IndigenousHistoryMonth

#ICYMI In acknowledgement of Missing Children's Day on May 25th, the Representative called upon “the diverse systems of care” to do more to ensure young people in care do not continue to go missing. #bcpoli rcybc.ca/reports-and-pu…

This week we celebrated Children and Youth in Care Week! #Youthincare are amazing individuals who inspire, empower and show true strength and spirit to others in all aspect of their lives. Here are just some ways they are truly awesome:

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an occasion to commemorate and celebrate the rich cultural traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Urban Indigenous peoples on whose lands we live, work, learn and play. #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay

Join us online tomorrow morning as the Representative for Children and Youth releases a report highlighting significant gaps in systems of care for children and youth in B.C. Report release presentation will be at 10 a.m. PT. Watch live here: vimeo.com/event/4443021 #bcpoli

RCY's new report highlights series of significant missteps resulting in a child’s death – Representative for Children and Youth calls for both urgent and transformative change in systems of care. Read the report: rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-look… #bcpoli