HEALYAC 2025-2026: Meeting #11
- Post by: Luis Patricio
- 3:35PM Apr 10, 2026
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At our April 8 meeting, we focused on preparing for the upcoming virtual conference (YAC-YAC) happening on Saturday, April 11th. The main goal was to make sure everything runs smoothly and that we’re fully ready for the focus groups and conference.
We started by going over the purpose of the study, which is to connect with Youth Advisory Councils across Canada and better understand how young people experience their cities, especially in terms of physical, mental, and overall wellbeing. From there, we walked through how the virtual conference will be structured, including both large group and small group discussions.
A big part of the meeting was practicing the focus group process. We went through the questions participants will be asked, such as what spaces in their cities support their wellbeing, which ones don’t, and how cities can better include youth perspectives. This helped us get a feel for how the conversations might flow and allowed us to make adjustments where needed.
Overall, the meeting was really about making sure everything is organized, clear, and ready to go. It was helpful to run through everything in advance so we feel more confident and prepared for Saturday’s conference.