The Food Secure Canada Youth Caucus (FSCYC) is a vibrant network of young people aged 30 and under, dedicated to engaging and mobilizing youth across Canada in the ongoing dialogue around food issues.
The Youth Caucus’ Mission
The FSCYC aims to convene young people from varied perspectives, interests, and backgrounds to collaboratively work towards healthy, just, and sustainable food systems for all.
The Youth Caucus’ Objectives
The FSCYC works to:
- Ensure youth representation in Food Secure Canada’s decision-making processes and throughout its networks;
- Provide mentorship and leadership opportunities, along with a safe space for youth to strategize and mobilize around food issues;
- Continually engage youth from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences;
- Enhance understanding of the complexities and intersections within our current food system using anti-oppression and anti-racist frameworks; and
- Actively encourage and support cross-sector network building.
Meet the Youth Caucus Team
- Natalie Weder – Co-Chair
- Arielle Vetro – Co-Chair
- Katie MacLean – Communications Lead
- Efrata Daniel Woldeyohanes – Grant Lead
- Barbara Saldana – Grant Lead
- Chanel Perreault – Networking Lead
- Meesha Wittkopf – Northern Representative
Elevating Youth Voices: The FSCYC in Action
Discover the significant contributions of the FSCYC through the following projects:
Policy Briefs
The FSCYC provided essential insights into youth-related issues during Food Secure Canada’s consultation periods. Some of our briefs include:
Educational Tools
The FSCYC empowers youth through knowledge.
Want to get involved?
If you’re interested in volunteering with the FSCYC, or if your organization is committed to engaging youth in food systems or food policy issues, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at fscyouthcaucus@gmail.com.