Youth Voice, Community Prevention
Youth Prevention work gives communities the power to connect through shared efforts in creating healthy and safe environments for all. Lopez island is no different. We’ve shared previous posts about how LIFRC is leading a community work group to re-establish a Lopez Youth Prevention Coalition (since Lopez’s coalition was dissolved pre-pandemic). LIFRC’s dedicated team is […]
3rd Annual Indigenous Celebration Day!
Lopez Indigenous Celebration 2024 was a beautiful intercultural collaboration and an inspiring opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and present-day leadership of the Coast Salish tribes. Tribal members from more than 15 sovereign nations came to Lopez Island to share culture, environmental stewardship, history, and delicious food. This year’s celebration coincided with the […]
Youth Workshops with Blue Heron Canoe Family
There is a lot going on this weekend and into the following week! Indigenous Celebration Day on Saturday the 13th and then three days of youth workshops with the Blue Heron Canoe Family! Come learn, explore and celebrate! Community Drop-in Day Sunday, July 14 Odlin Park 1pm – 5pm – Games, crafting, nature walks 6pm to […]
Character Strong: Supporting the Mental Health of Lopez Island Youth
We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on CharacterStrong, a program that is making a noticeable impact on the lives of Lopez Island students. CharacterStrong is a comprehensive, evidence-based model which follows the Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI) Social-Emotional Learn (SEL) standards. Using mindfully developed, adaptable curriculum, CharacterStrong has been shown to have […]
Biweekly Updates – Coast Salish: Land, Sea & Place
Standing on the banks of the outer San Juan Islands, the late spring breeze whispers stories of time immemorial. Coast Salish: Land, Sea & Place is a multiyear project of LIFRC made possible by a grant from Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI), administered by WA State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). We […]
Job Announcement! Do you want to join LIFRC Youth Advisory Council?
Click HERE to Apply! Applications are due April 15, 2024
Prevention Coalition, Youth Advisory Council, and The Dream Team!
Teens today have to navigate a very complicated world. Evidence-based research demonstrates that the best approach to help youth deal with their day-to-day realities is to provide programs that engage, educate, and empower co-design and co-leadership. Youth are more likely to reach their full potential when they are invited to build supports that they believe […]
San Juan Interisland Youth Leadership and Prevention
Happening this Saturday, November 18th!! Join us in this interisland event for youth (MS/HS) regarding leadership skills, and prevention information. Lunch will be provided by @eltacoboutit!! Youth who attend will also receive a gift card for one of our local coffeeshops as well as immediate sign off on 5 community service hours at the end […]
Join a Community Conversation about Fentanyl and Narcan overdose prevention
Pride and Allyship
