RCY
To advocate on behalf of children and youth who access services under MCFD
What is the primary role of the RCY?
What does UNCRC stand for?
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
British Columbia was the first Province in Canada to adopt this.
What is the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples?
Speaking up in a clear, concise and respectful manner to address your concern
What is self advocacy
Seeking help when in danger
What is Be Safe
She is the current Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia
Who is Jennifer Charlesworth?
What age group has rights under the UNCRC?
Everyone under 18 has all of the rights in the UNCRC
The local Friendship Centre.
What is a place where I can connect with my culture?
What would you do if you were embarrassed to wear glasses and the teacher moved you to the back of the room?
Self advocate. Clearly explain to the teacher that I have a difficult time seeing, do not want to wear my glasses and would like to sit closer to the front of the room.
Getting your point across in a meaningful way.
What is the Right to Be Heard?
What is an example of something that is "outside the RCY mandate"?
Family Law issues such as access and child support.
Education issues
Your caregiver is telling you that you can no longer attend school. What right under the UNCRC is being violated?
The right to education.
What does UNDRIP stand for?
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
An example of self advocacy is:
* Asking for a meeting to address an issue.
*Filing a formal complaint.
Seeing a doctor when you are sick.
What is the Right to Be Healthy?
Who can call the RCY?
All children, youth and adults supporting youth.
You've had a very bad toothache for a week and no-one is listening or wanting to take you to a dentist. What right under the UNCRC is being violated?
Your right to the best health possible and to medical care that will help you to stay well.
You decide for you graduation that you want to wear your Regalia. You've been told by your school that you must wear a suit.
This is an example of what right being violated under UNDRIP?
This violates a few rights under UNDRIP. Any of these are correct.
The right to Cultural Identity.
The right to Protection from discrimination.
The right to self determination.
Right to Culture.
Right to spiritual and religious traditions.
What is an example of ineffective self-advocacy?
*Shouting and yelling to get your point across.
*Interrupting and not letting others talk.
*Not listening to the other side.
Attending a religious or spiritual ceremony.
The Right to Be Yourself.
1-800-476-3933
How do I contact an Advocate at the RCY?
Every Saturday morning at 6am you leave with your mom, dad or caregiver to the ice rink to skate.
This is an example of what right under the UNCRC?
You have the right to play and relax by doing things like sports, music and drama.
You want to open a bank account but the teller is suspicious because she doesn't recognize your ID such as a Status Card. She decides that your ID is not legitimate and tells you that you cannot open an account until you produce "proper" ID.
This is an example of what right being violated?
Your right to be protected from discrimination.
What are some traits of and effective self-advocate?
*Asking lots of questions.
*Being respectful.
*Listening.
*Being assertive.
*Being resourceful.
One way to remember all our rights under the UNCRC
What are the Four B's?