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Spending time in nature and learning about the land we call home! 🏞️

Clients from our Employ for Youth Program recently participated in a Cultural Day with Laura from Ancestral Heartbeat Tours.

They went for a hike at beautiful BX Falls in Vernon, BC, and connected with the land in a meaningful way.

Thank you, Laura, for sharing your knowledge and for this incredible experience!

➡️ Are you interested in the Employ for Youth Program? Our next Employ Program cohort starts on October 27th! The time to apply is now.

Visit our website www.futuresbc.com/employ-for-youth/ to connect with our team today.

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Spending time in nature and learning about the land we call home! 🏞️

Clients from our Employ for Youth Program recently participated in a Cultural Day with Laura from Ancestral Heartbeat Tours. 

They went for a hike at beautiful BX Falls in Vernon, BC, and connected with the land in a meaningful way.

Thank you, Laura, for sharing your knowledge and for this incredible experience!

➡️ Are you interested in the Employ for Youth Program? Our next Employ Program cohort starts on October 27th! The time to apply is now. 

Visit our website https://www.futuresbc.com/employ-for-youth/ to connect with our team today.

#EmployProgram #CulturalDay
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Small Business Week is coming to Community Futures North Okanagan!

We have 2 FREE workshops planned for small business owners:

Plug & Play Holiday Content Strategy

How to Avoid Getting Sued as an Employer

Note - pre-registration is required as limited space is available.

Follow along for more #SmallBusinessWeek excitement!
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Small Business Week is coming to Community Futures North Okanagan! 

We have 2 FREE workshops planned for small business owners:

Plug & Play Holiday Content Strategy

How to Avoid Getting Sued as an Employer

Note - pre-registration is required as limited space is available. 

Follow along for more #SmallBusinessWeek excitement!

Join Community Futures North Okanagan's Employ program as we proudly participate in this year's "What Happens Upstream" youth conference!

On October 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Vernon Prestige Hotel, we're celebrating the collective wisdom of youth as they navigate the currents of societal change. This year's event focuses on taking action and addresses the challenges of misinformation in the digital age.

Get ready for an incredible day featuring:

🧡 A special immersive workshop and performance by multi-award-winning Indigenous hip-hop artist and motivational speaker, K.A.S.P.

🧡 Inspiring young leaders who are making a difference in our community.

🧡 Valuable resources, cultural wellness support, and mental health services.

🧡 Free lunch, snacks, and amazing door prizes!

For registration information, head to: www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-happens-upstream-a-time-for-action-tickets-1670478378799?aff=ebdssbdests...

We can't wait to see you there!

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Join Community Futures North Okanagans Employ program as we proudly participate in this years What Happens Upstream youth conference!

On October 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Vernon Prestige Hotel, were celebrating the collective wisdom of youth as they navigate the currents of societal change. This years event focuses on taking action and addresses the challenges of misinformation in the digital age.

Get ready for an incredible day featuring:

🧡 A special immersive workshop and performance by multi-award-winning Indigenous hip-hop artist and motivational speaker, K.A.S.P.

🧡 Inspiring young leaders who are making a difference in our community.

🧡 Valuable resources, cultural wellness support, and mental health services.

🧡 Free lunch, snacks, and amazing door prizes!

For registration information, head to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-happens-upstream-a-time-for-action-tickets-1670478378799?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

We cant wait to see you there!

#WhatHappensUpstream #YouthConference
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