The Diverse Youth Advisory Council
The Diverse Youth Advisory Council (DYAC) is a community group that acts as advocate to promote greater understanding, inclusion and support of the diverse communities, which define Toronto. The DYAC works to provide youth with political awareness, employment readiness and a sense of self and community. The primary goal of the DYAC is to empower youth, 14-25, with the necessary tools to succeed in a recreational and professional setting. The DYAC seeks to acknowledge youth from particular groups including Women, Aboriginal communities, Youth with Disabilities, Multicultural Communities and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered youth.
The DYAC has developed and collaborated on the following events: DEFY 2006 “Challenge Yourself”, Elimination of Racism and Discrimination, Latino Conference, Stop the Violence Walk and Toured Botswana youth around Toronto
The DYAC is currently working towards the development and implementation of: DEFY 2007, 2008 and 2009 (with the support of the Youth Challenge Fund and the Neighbourhood Centre); being an MC or public speaking; learning how to host a meeting; building team work skills; mediation skills; networking skills; recreation opportunities and special event planning.