Introducing LEAD- a 12 month community leadership certificate for Youth and Young Adults in Squamish BC

For the last 7 years I have been listening to Squamish Youth talking about issues that are important to them. It is clear we as a community of adults have a ways to go to help our young people and emerging adults feel prepared, engaged and able to be contributing members of the Squamish community. 

In 2021 I founded Rising Villages, part movement, part events/gatherings for young people in the community at a time when the world was shut down because of the pandemic and we were finding youth more and more isolating at a critical time in their lives. 

Fast forward to 2025 and I am beyond proud to introduce two new LEAD programs in our community. 

LEAD: Roots (Ages 15–18)

A Community Leadership Certificate for Emerging Youth “Grow your roots. Discover your voice. Start your leadership journey.”

LEAD: Rise (Ages 18–24)

A Community Leadership Certificate 


It's time for the adults in our community to make way for our future community leaders!