BYTE - Empowering Youth Society

BYTE - Empowering Youth Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization that operates under the Business Registration Number 867623076RR0001. It is designed as a "by youth, for youth" initiative, focusing on empowering and promoting youth throughout the Yukon and Canada's north.

Mission and Vision

The mission of BYTE is to create spaces for northern youth to lead, achieved through facilitating interactive workshops and opportunities that support youth development. The organization's vision is for northern youth to develop their strengths and skills to lead happy, healthy, and meaningful lives. This includes ensuring that youth are heard and respected in their communities and are creating positive change[2].

History

BYTE was originally founded in 1998 as "Bringing Youth Towards Equality" by the late Nicole Edwards, supported by the PAYY Coalition (Positive Action with Yukon Youth). It evolved from a successful Yukon Youth Conference and the creation of Toxic Blend, a 'zine made by and for Yukon youth. In 2015, the organization rebranded to simply "BYTE - Empowering Youth Society," emphasizing a commitment to meet youth where they are and support them in achieving their goals[1][2].

Programs and Activities

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BYTE - Empowering Youth Society

BYTE - Empowering Youth Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization that operates under the Business Registration Number 867623076RR0001. It is designed as a "by youth, for youth" initiative, focusing on empowering and promoting youth throughout the Yukon and Canada's north.

Mission and Vision

The mission of BYTE is to create spaces for northern youth to lead, achieved through facilitating interactive workshops and opportunities that support youth development. The organization's vision is for northern youth to develop their strengths and skills to lead happy, healthy, and meaningful lives. This includes ensuring that youth are heard and respected in their communities and are creating positive change[2].

History

BYTE was originally founded in 1998 as "Bringing Youth Towards Equality" by the late Nicole Edwards, supported by the PAYY Coalition (Positive Action with Yukon Youth). It evolved from a successful Yukon Youth Conference and the creation of Toxic Blend, a 'zine made by and for Yukon youth. In 2015, the organization rebranded to simply "BYTE - Empowering Youth Society," emphasizing a commitment to meet youth where they are and support them in achieving their goals[1][2].

Programs and Activities

The organization's facilitation team travels extensively to communities throughout the Yukon and to some areas of Northern BC and NWT to deliver innovative and relevant workshops. These workshops aim to help youth develop confidence, skills, openness, and a sense of belonging. Additionally, BYTE hosts events and conferences in Whitehorse that foster creativity and cultural expression[1][3].

Community Engagement

BYTE acknowledges the traditional territories where it operates, including the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch'än Council. This recognition underscores the organization's commitment to respecting and engaging with the diverse communities it serves[1].