Canadian Rockies Youth Network

The Canadian Rockies Youth Network (CRYN) fosters a community of youth who care about the land and water; and equips them with the knowledge, skills and tools to bring their voice forward on conservation policy matters.

Since 2019, CRYN has hosted four Canadian Rockies Youth Summits and a variety of eco-action workshops. These events have brought together over 300 youth from as far north as Grande Cache and as far south as the Kainai Reserve to connect, learn, and take action.

Roots to Rivers: The Canadian Rockies Youth Summit

December 13-15
Biogeoscience Institute, Kananaskis

With a focus on water and forest conservation, the Canadian Rockies Youth Summit is a 3-day, 2-night experience that will provide youth with an opportunity to connect with like-minded and passionate youth, deepen their understanding of conservation issues from both a western science and Indigenous knowledge lens, and take part in a conservation advocacy project with the whole network. Youth will walk away with greater confidence, inspiration, knowledge and skills, and a network of support to create change.

Youth ages 15-18 and teachers of grades 10-12 are invited to register for the Summit by December 6th! Check out the Summit Invitation for all of the details and register here.

Join the Canadian Rockies Youth Network in the 2024-2025 School Year.

Youth in, and teachers of, grades 10-12 are invited to join CRYN for the 2024/25 school year! Upcoming opportunities:

Roots to Rivers Canadian Rockies Youth Summit - December 13-15, Kananaskis: Gather with youth and teachers from across Alberta to learn about and engage in action for forest and watershed conservation. Register here by December 6th!
Conservation Action Workshops in February and April (Locations & Specific Dates TBD)
End of Year Celebration - May, Kananaskis

Join our email list to learn more about these events and how you can get engaged!

Join the CRYN Committee.

Youth interested in leadership opportunities within CRYN are also invited to express their interest in joining the Youth Leadership Committee! Perks of joining the committee include:

Being part of a great community and creating friendships with youth from different schools and communities.
Hope and inspiration - seeing that there are other youth and people who care about these topics, and getting to chat with them regularly.
Additional events to learn about the land and environment while having fun in the Rockies.
Resume building, and reference letters for work or school
Developing leadership and project management skills

Learn more about joining the committee here and fill out this form to express interest in joining.

Become a Volunteer CRYN Mentor.

The role of volunteer mentors on each CRYN committee team will be to support, coach, and advise the team in completing their tasks. Mentors will have experience in the area of the team’s responsibilities and through monthly committee team meetings and ongoing asynchronous support, be able to support the committee team in successfully fulfilling their role.

Mentors will have the opportunity to enhance their resume with mentorship and leadership experience, expand your professional network, attend CRYN events and experiences, and earn a microcredential in Land-based Community Leadership for ReconciliAction from Royal Roads University.

Learn more about becoming a volunteer CRYN Mentor here.