Who we are . . .

The Central Youth Network Advisory Panel (CYNAP) is a group of youth who are selected from across the region to provide feedback on proposed recommendations and findings, comment on current initiatives, and propose improvements or new ideas to enhance the quality of services to youth. CYNAP's key role is to ensure that the perspectives of youth are represented in all work done by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and the Regional Authorities as well as to give youth a voice in the decisions made by their government.

The Network Advisory Panel serves the same geographic boundaries as the Child & Family Services Authority.  (See regional map under "About Us")

What we've been up to . . .

On February 7, 2009, CYNAP hosted a successful Youth Forum in Lacombe titled Facespace.  The session was focused on Internet Safety with three topics including: Cyber-Bullying, Internet Relationships and Google Yourself.  Click here to read Highlights of the Facespace Youth Forum.

CYNAP youth attended the annual James River Foster Parent Retreat from May 1st to May 3rd, 2009.  They facilitated a session entitled "The Truth About Youth".  Click here to read highlights of The Truth About Youth. 

On June 29, 2009, CYNAP youth attended the summer Elder's Forum at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site.  The day featured a Pipe Ceremony, a guided nature walk, a puppet show, and several hands-on demonstrations at the MétisTrappers Tents.  The youth assisted with meal preparation, registration, and story-telling for the younger children.

How to join . . .

Youth who are interested in applying to sit on the advisory panel, can click on the link below:

YOUTH ADVISORY PANEL APPLICATION PACKAGE

If you have any questions about the information in the package or any other questions about the Central Youth Network Advisory Panel.  Please call the Central Youth Network Advisory Coordinator at 403-755-6103 (toll free by dialing 310-0000, then the number).