What is MACOY?
MACOY stands for Mayor's Advisory Council on Youth. It was founded in 1993 to serve as an advisory body responsible for advising City Council on services, programs and issues as they relate to youth in the region. MACOY provides a voice to Mayor and Councillors on issues concerning youth in the community.
#SpeakUp - MACOY youth town hall
MACOY presents #SpeakUp, a youth town hall series featuring conversations important to local youth. Each town hall will focus on a topic you selected through the MACOY town hall survey.
Register below and join us virtually or in person for our first youth town hall to discuss Addiction and Mental Health with local professionals. Given the nature of the conversation, this town hall is for youth in grade 7 to 12.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Wood Buffalo Regional Library
Light refreshments will be served for those attending in-person
Interested in attending virtually? A link will be emailed to those looking to attend virtually following registration.
Apply now for 2022-2023 season!
The Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY) will work closely with Mayor and Councillors on projects and issues related to municipal government while representing the youth in the region. Members will have an opportunity to receive mentorship from community leaders, participate in meaningful volunteer work and engage with youth in the region to gain insight into their experiences and concerns.
The committee will have some structural changes for this upcoming year. It will consist of up to 28 youth ages 12-18, that meet once per month. To ensure youth throughout the entire region are represented, there are two spots on the committee reserved for each high school.
Membership is open to all youth living in the Municipality. MACOY alumni are welcome to participate as committee mentors.
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| To empower and engage youth in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo both actively and inclusively to make a significant difference in their community. |
| Purpose |
| The purpose of MACOY is to empower youth to become actively engaged citizens who have a voice in municipal government decisions that affect them both in their day-to-day lives and the Future of the Region. |
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| Membership |
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Membership is open to all youth in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo residing in the region. MACOY alumni are welcome to participate in a mentorship capacity. |
| Meeting Schedule |
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Monthly meetings take place on a Friday afternoon 12-3 p.m. at the Jubilee Building (unless another location is specified) on the following dates:
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