Youth Connections

Welcome to Youth Connections, where we’re all about creating safe, welcoming spaces for Nanaimo’s youth to connect with their community and peers.  

As part of the “Nanaimo Youth Resilience Strategy,” we offer a range of opportunities designed to help young newcomers and locals build resilience and foster a sense of belonging.  

Looking for a supportive community where you can connect with peers, share experiences, and enjoy fun activities? Look no further! Youth Connections is here to provide you with a safe and welcoming space to thrive.   

Opening Night! 

Celebrate the creativity and talent of young new artists in our community!

Join us on opening night for this exciting art exhibition hosted by the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library! An exhibition that shows how young artists interpret and express their identities by the influence of the media.

Enjoy musical performances, interactive art, artists talks, and more!

📅 May 1st, 2025 |5:00 – 7:00pm

📍Nanaimo Harbourfront Library

For more details, contact:

Eutah Mizushima, Youth Outreach Worker

Join us for a night filled with fun and excitement!

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Time: 7:00 – 9:30pm

Location: Frank Crane Arena – 2300 Bowen Rd

Eligibility: Youth 12 – 25

Sign Up: HERE

Where creativity meets healing! Join us for a session where you will have the opportunity to create, reflect, and heal.

Date: Thursday, March 27

Time: 5 – 7pm

Location: Room 205, 235 Bastion St.

Eligibility: Youth 19 – 25

Sign Up: HERE

Join our Library Youth Club and dive into a world of creativity, games and movies! Plus, special events and activities

Date: Every Monday from January 6 – March 24, 205

Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm

Location: Creative Commons – Nanaimo Harbourfront Library

Eligibility: Youth 12 – 18

Sign Up: HERE

Date: Every Thursday from January 9 – March 27, 2025

Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm

Location: Unit 205 – 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC

Eligibility: Youth 19 – 25 

Sign Up: HERE

Contact Form: HERE

Youth Connections is made possible by a generous grant from the City of Nanaimo. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the City for their support in bringing this valuable initiative to our community.