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Parliament Video: Jenny in the House: Showing Support in the HoC for the Van East Urban Native Youth Association

On December 10, 2018, Jenny rose and showed her support for the Vancouver East Urban Native Youth Association:

Jenny Kwan (NDP) Vancouver East, BC

"Mr. Speaker, I am very excited to share in the House the excellent work that Urban Native Youth Association is doing in my riding of Vancouver East.

Formed in 1988, UNYA serves as one of four Vancouver youth hubs. It is also partnered with over 265 community organizations. It is widely recognized for its excellent programming, strong youth engagement, fiscal responsibility and financial stability. UNYA is forging ahead in its plan to develop native youth centre at the corner of Hastings and Commercial streets.

The 48,000 square foot space will eventually host 14 of UNYA's 20 programs and house a suite of facilities including a library, computer lab, gym, social enterprise café, spiritual space, arts and cultural rooms, community kitchen and more. Adjacent to the site is the complementary and critical housing component.

Realizing this dream will require collaboration and support from all levels of government. In particular, federal infrastructure funding is needed. I call on the federal government to commit to investing in this project."

 

https://openparliament.ca/debates/2018/12/3/jenny-kwan-1/

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