COMMITTEES
BY AND FOR YOUTH
The “BY and FOR” principle is fundamental to the CJFCB. One of the ways we implement it is by involving youth in our committees.
Getting involved in a committee allows youth to:
- work hand in hand with the staff to ensure that activities reflect their interests
- develop their skills and leadership abilities
- serve as accessible role models for other youth in their community
Discover our active committees on this page!
Linguistic Security Committee
Since its creation in 2019, the committee has been working across the whole province to reach out to the community and raise awareness about linguistic insecurity, and especially the impact that it can have on language vitality. The committee has also had the chance to give some workshops at a national scale, which puts forth the social and linguistic reality of British-Columbia.
Its members are trained and supervised by Dr. Suzanne Robillard – Doctor in sociolinguistics and honorary lifetime member of the CJFCB. As ambassadors of linguistic security, the committee has the mission of creating spaces to discuss and reflect with members of the community. To do this, they give awareness-raising workshops and develop a variety of resources to respond to the needs of youth and reinforce their linguistic confidence.
Interested in joining the Linguistic Security Committee? Recruitment takes place every year in May and June.
The Cabinet
The Cabinet is a key committee in the planning and implementation of the Francophone Youth Parliament of British Columbia (PJFCB). Composed of seven committed youth, the Cabinet works with the CJFCB staff to prepare for and bring to life the next edition of the parliament.
Cabinet members are elected by participants from the previous PJFCB to specific roles. Each member plays an essential part, both in the Legislative Chamber and in the lead-up to the event. Their responsibilities include:
- selecting the theme and developing the creative content for the event
- planning social evenings
- drafting the vademecum
- managing social media
- managing the schedules for debates and activities, as well as seating arrangements in the Chamber
- selecting bills and supporting the ministers
Interested in joining the Cabinet? Participate in the next PJFCB and submit your application!
18+ Committee
The 18+ Committee was created in 2019 in response to a desire among our members to have access to more opportunities in French after high school.
With the support of the 18+ project coordinator, the committee’s organizing members are at the heart of the social activities offered to all French-speaking youth aged 18 to 25 from across the province. Together, they are in charge of creating and organizing opportunities as diverse as their backgrounds and interests!
Their activities take place throughout the year. You don’t have to be part of the committee to participate!
Interested in joining the 18+ Committee? Recruitment takes place at the start of the school year.
Local Committee
The Local Committee comprises students from grades 9 to 12 in French immersion programmes and CSF schools. Committee members ensure that the needs of high school students in British Columbia, particularly those in French immersion programmes, are addressed by the French for the Future Vancouver Local Forum.
Initially, their role consists of providing feedback on the programme, activities and much more. Then, during the event, they take on leadership roles to guide participants through a full day of activities and fun in French!
Interested in joining the Local Committee? Recruitment takes place between April and the end of September. Contact the Local Forum coordinators directly at cb@francais-avenir.org.