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RCYBC @RCYBC

Official Twitter account of the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia

Joined May 2013
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RCYBC@RCYBC
Jun 9
As we mark National Indigenous History Month we are reminded to take time to learn about the past and acknowledge the ongoing strength, leadership, and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples and communities.
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RCYBC@RCYBC
Jun 3
Pride is more than a celebration. It’s about safety, visibility, community, & being able to exist fully as yourself. This month & every month, we stand with 2SLGBTQIA youth & communities. You deserve spaces where you are respected, heard, & supported exactly as you are.
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RCYBC@RCYBC
Jun 1
Accessibility is part of dignity, participation, and belonging. Children and youth should not face barriers to support, education, relationships, or care. Read how our office is making our services more accessible by visiting rcybc.ca/wp-content/uploads/… #nationalaccessabilityweek
A smiling young child sits sideways on a weathered green park bench in warm sunlight, wearing a bright yellow shirt and denim shorts. The lower half of the image features bold white text reading “National Accessibility Week” over a black background with a magenta halftone dot pattern. The RCY logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT A smiling young child sits sideways on a weathered green park bench in warm sunlight, wearing a bright yellow shirt and denim shorts. The lower half of the image features bold white text reading “National Accessibility Week” over a black background with a magenta halftone dot pattern. The RCY logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 29
Your voice has power. At RCY, we help young people navigate government services and supports. Our experienced Advocates can help you understand your rights, speak up about what matters to you, and get connected to the services and supports you need.
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 29
We’re here to meet you where you’re at - and help you get to where you want to be. Visit us at rcybc.ca

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Amplifying Voices for Change Are you a young person trying to get services, your rights respected and your voice heard? We Can Help. Learn More Learn More Who We Are The Representative for Children...

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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 27
BC Child & Youth in Care Week is an opportunity to recognize the strength, creativity & leadership of young people in and from care, & to recommit to listening to their voices, respecting their rights & supporting their well-being. Join us as we celebrate.
Poster for RCY’s BC Child & Youth In Care Week Celebration. The design features a blue and yellow color palette with playful hand-drawn doodles, stars, and paint-style graphics. Text highlights celebration activities including an art extravaganza, appetizers, cupcakes, a virtual kick-off party, and prize opportunities. Event details list the location as the RCY Office in Prince George and the date as Monday, June 1, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The poster invites teens and young adults ages 14–24 from government care and their support crews to attend and includes RSVP information with a QR code.

ALT Poster for RCY’s BC Child & Youth In Care Week Celebration. The design features a blue and yellow color palette with playful hand-drawn doodles, stars, and paint-style graphics. Text highlights celebration activities including an art extravaganza, appetizers, cupcakes, a virtual kick-off party, and prize opportunities. Event details list the location as the RCY Office in Prince George and the date as Monday, June 1, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The poster invites teens and young adults ages 14–24 from government care and their support crews to attend and includes RSVP information with a QR code.
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 27
1/2: Join RCY in our Prince George office for a BCCYICW celebration on June 1st, 2026! We’ll have tasty snacks, creative art activities, and we’ll be tuning in to the online kick-off event together. forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 27
2/2: This celebration is all about those aged 14-27 who are current or former youth in care, their friends, and supporters. Youth and young adult participants get a chance to win a cool door prize. Please register so we have enough food for folks!
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 26
1/3: Five years after Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc brought global attention to the reality of unmarked burial sites at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, RCY stands with First Nations across these lands in the sacred, careful and necessary work of seeking truth...
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 26
3/3: We also stand with the UBCIC in honouring the many generations of Indian Residential School Survivors and in condemning denialism that obscures the truth, deepens harm, and stands in the way of meaningful reconciliation.
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 26
Meaningful allyship requires us to support First Nations leadership, respect cultural protocols and remain committed to truth with humility, care, and resolve.
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 20
Are you a young person dealing with government services, or supporting someone who is? Our website has information geared to young people & their adult allies. Need information or want to connect with an Advocate who can help navigate services & supports? rcybc.ca
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 14
Today is a call to stand up against violence toward women and children. Ending violence requires courage, accountability, and collective action. #MooseHideCampaignDay #MooseHideCampaign #MooseHideMomentum #FastToEndViolence #Reconciliation
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 14
Read more about what our office is doing to try to reduce the prevalence of violence in the lives of young people in our report Don’t Look Away: rcybc.ca/reports/dont-look-a…

Don't Look Away - Representative for Children & Youth

How One Boy’s Story has the Power to Shift a System of Care for Children and Youth Too many children and families in British Columbia are being failed by systems never designed with their realities...

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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 13
Are you a young person trying to navigate the system and get help? We’re here for you. Call us. We’re ready to listen and support you where we can. 1 (800) 476-3933 or visit rcybc.ca
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 11
Bear Witness Day is a time to reflect on the importance of fairness and equity in how services for First Nations children are delivered.
Graphic for Bear Witness Day featuring a brown teddy bear sitting on a windowsill in front of a softly blurred outdoor background. Large yellow text reads “BEAR WITNESS DAY,” and the RCY logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Graphic for Bear Witness Day featuring a brown teddy bear sitting on a windowsill in front of a softly blurred outdoor background. Large yellow text reads “BEAR WITNESS DAY,” and the RCY logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 11
Read more about how this important day came to be recognized and what we can all do to continue to advocate for young people. fncaringsociety.com/bear-wit… #BearWitnessDay #JordansPrinciple
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 7
National Child & Youth Mental Health Day. Children & youth need timely, compassionate, & sustained mental health support. Support should come before & after crisis, not only when things fall apart. Read our calls for change: rcybc.ca/reports/putting-chi… #RCYBC #BCYouth #MentalHealth
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RCYBC@RCYBC
May 5
Today we honour the lives of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, and remember those who should still be here. This day calls on all of us to remember, to listen, and to act. #RCYBC #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S
Red dress hanging from a wooden hanger on a tree branch in a forest, lit by soft natural light. Large text reads “Red Dress Day” with the RCY logo in the top left.

ALT Red dress hanging from a wooden hanger on a tree branch in a forest, lit by soft natural light. Large text reads “Red Dress Day” with the RCY logo in the top left.
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