# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CVYS Annual General Meeting with Youth Mental Health Keynote Dr. Brendan K. Hartman
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Cowichan Valley Youth Services is honoured to bring Dr. Brendan K. Hartman to the Cowichan region to present his talk, What Preteens & Teens Wish You Knew - And Why We Need Their Wisdom More than Ever, to kick-off our Annual General Meeting.

Keynote: What Preteens & Teens Wish You Knew - And Why We Need Their Wisdom More than Ever

Across all genders, today’s youth are navigating shifting cultural norms, social media pressures, and rising disconnection. But they also carry vital insights—if we know how to listen. This talk explores how to better understand and support the complex social-emotional lives.

Donations to support the Keynote presentation will be accepted at the door or can be made online at cvyouth.ca/donate 

You can purchase your Annual Membership to CVYS at cvyouth.ca/membership

Dr. Brendan K. Hartman is a sociologist, educator, and consultant specializing in the social-emotional development and wellbeing of boys and men—and how this connects to the wellbeing of all genders. His interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, psychology, and education to foster emotional connection, resilience, and healthier relationships in individuals and communities. Brendan holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Edinburgh and is a sessional instructor at the University of the Fraser Valley. As a speaker and consultant, he partners with schools and organizations across North America to equip educators, parents, and leaders to better support boys and young men and navigate gender-related challenges with confidence and care.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/duncan/cvys-annual-general-meeting-with-youth-mental-health-keynote-dr-brendan-k-hartman/200028640493145
- **Event Categories**: meetups, health-wellness, nonprofit, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 50

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Duncan
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 246 Ingram St, Duncan, BC V9L 1P4, Canada
- **lat**: 48.779
- **long**: -123.71152
- **full address**: 246 Ingram St, Duncan, BC V9L 1P4, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CVYS Annual General Meeting with Youth Mental Health Keynote Dr. Brendan K. Hartman being held?
  - **A:** CVYS Annual General Meeting with Youth Mental Health Keynote Dr. Brendan K. Hartman takes place on Tue, 16 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 16 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm at 246 Ingram St, Duncan, BC V9L 1P4, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing CVYS Annual General Meeting with Youth Mental Health Keynote Dr. Brendan K. Hartman?
  - **A:** CVYS Annual General Meeting with Youth Mental Health Keynote Dr. Brendan K. Hartman is organized by Cowichan Valley Youth Services Society.

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