We confront racism, colonialism, and systemic oppression while working toward reconciliation and justice.

Principle: Across our operations and in every program, policy, and partnership – we apply anti-racist, anti-oppressive, intersectional practices and strive for right relations with Indigenous communities. Our work must repair harm, reduce inequities, and challenge the systems that marginalize youth.

Everyone who connects with YSB – youth, families, participants, staff, and partners – deserves safety, affirmation, and respect.

Principle: We create spaces where people feel they belong, identities are celebrated, and dignity is never negotiable.

We are bold in vision and brave in action, even when the path is uncertain.

Principle: We innovate, take risks, and “fail forward.” We speak truth to power, stand with youth, participants and their families and make decisions rooted in integrity and purpose.

Lasting change is collective. We cannot do this work alone.

Principle: We work in authentic partnership with youth, participants, staff, families, funders, and community allies, sharing power and building evidence-informed solutions together that outlast us.

We hold ourselves responsible for the trust placed in us by youth, their families, program participants, communities, and partners.

Principle: We are open about our decisions, clear in our communications, and accountable to outcomes that reflect our mission, vision, and values.