Unity in Diversity, Power in Youth
At BBYN, we’re all about helping young immigrants and refugees turn their goals into action. We connect youth with community orgs, cool opportunities, and real chances to grow — from building skills to finding your voice. Together, we’re building a space where everyone feels seen, supported, and hyped to thrive.
Mission
We connect Yukon community organizations and youth immigrants and refugees.
Vision
To create diverse, inclusive Yukon communities that embrace cultural diversity.
What’s Poppin’ in the Community
BBYN’s all about leveling up youth and growing our squad to make moves that matter.
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Finding Belonging on the Land
This August, fifteen young people spent three days together on the land at Long Ago People’s Place, a Southern Tutchone cultural site near Haines Junction. Most were newcomers, immigrants, and multicultural youth, young people building new lives in the Yukon, often far from home and quietly searching for a place to belong. It was Beyond…
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Building Community Through Equity and Justice
Beyond Borders Youth Network was proud to attend the 2026 Canadian National Conference on Equity, Race and Justice in Ottawa. The conference brought together leaders, advocates, educators, and community organizations from across Canada to discuss systemic racism, inequities, and barriers affecting Indigenous, immigrant, and racialized communities. Conversations focused on housing, health equity, employment, justice, youth…
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More Than Just Laser Tag
Laser tag was fun. Very fun, actually. The kind of fun where people got way too competitive, screamed across the arena, and immediately demanded a rematch after losing. But honestly, what stayed with the leadership team the most was everything happening outside the game. Seeing newcomers try something completely new. Watching people slowly get comfortable…
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A network offering companionship, connection, and support to young immigrants and refugees is not just a want—it’s a critical need that has long been overlooked.
Cedrick Vinoya
President
Beyond Borders Youth Network
Stay in the Loop!
Wanna keep up with what we’re building? Join the fam and help us support newcomer and refugee youth in the Yukon — building community, one connection at a time.
Beyond Borders Youth Network 