The Youth Engagement Working Group oversees the implementation of the City’s Youth Engagement Strategy and provides advice on effective ways to engage youth in municipal matters.

The group offers input on issues important to youth, recommends engagement approaches, and identifies barriers to participation. Its work is guided by the City’s Engage! Policy and other relevant programs and tools, including the City Influencers group, while also exploring ways to better reach underrepresented youth.

At the request of Council, staff, or other City bodies, the Working Group provides youth perspectives on City strategies, policies, and programs.

For more information please contact cityclerk@stjohns.ca.

Membership

• Matthew Locke, Individual Representative
• Brad Greeley, Individual Representative
• Samuel Bishop, Individual Representative
• Katharine McKenney, Individual Representative
• Tamana Haidari, Individual Representative
• Cale Warren, Individual Representative
• Isidora Higdon, Individual Representative
• Jennifer Obiekwe, Individual Representative
• Chukwukaima (Kaima) Diai, Individual Representative
• Christian Daly: Choices for Youth
• Becky Martin: Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
• Nirmit Sarkar: Association for New Canadians NL (ANCNL)
• Councillor Nikita Ryall: St. John's City Council 
• City of St. John's Staff Representative
• City of St. John's Manager, Organizational Performance and Strategy
• City of St. John's Organizational Performance Officer

Terms of Reference

Review the Youth Engagement Working Group Terms of Reference to learn more about the groups mandate, roles and responsibilities.