Youth Councils & Events
Learn more about youth councils and events in Markham
National Youth Week
May 1 to 7, every year!
Each year, Markham joins municipalities from coast-to-coast-to-coast in May to celebrate youth and their active participation in our communities.
Whether it is through recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, volunteerism or leadership, young people are getting involved in meaningful ways that have real impact.
Markham Youth Expo serves to showcase the diverse talents of youth and recognize their active participation in our diverse local community. Join us next year on Saturday, May 3, 2025!
- Markham Mayor's Youth Council (MMYC)
Markham Mayor’s Youth Council
Grade 9 to 12
Location: Markham Civic Centre
Address: 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Contact: Portia Lee, plee@markham.caMarkham Mayor’s Youth Council is a group of diverse and dedicated teens representing the fabric of Markham’s youth community. We are dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating youth, as well as being an active voice in the City of Markham. The MMYC is a branch of the Markham Council run by youth. It is composed of youth, Markham Councillors and the Mayor of Markham. The purpose of the MMYC is to provide local youth a voice by which they may give input and develop initiatives to enhance youth opportunities within the City of Markham.
Facebook: /MarkhamYouth
Twitter: @MayorsYC
YouTube: /MarkhamYouth
Website: markhamyouth.ca- Markham Youth Expo
Join us next year at Markham Youth Expo on Saturday, May 3, 2025!
- Markham Area Youth Councils
It’s a great way to meet new people and have fun organizing events. Represent the youth community City-wide, as part of the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council or join a dynamic area-specific council that addresses the needs of youth closer to home.
Youth Council members can earn volunteer hours for their involvement? It also helps set you apart in the workforce and when applying for scholarships and awards!
Aaniin Youth Council
Location: Aaniin Community Centre & Library
Address: 5665 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario
Contact: Kageana Arul at Karul@markham.caMilliken Mills Youth Council
Grades 9 to 12
Location: Milliken Mills Community Centre & Library
Address: 7600 Kennedy Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9S5
Contact: Hailey Roblin at HRoblin@markham.caThornhill Youth Council — Currently recruiting!
Grades 9 to 12
Location: Thornhill Community Centre & Library
Address: 7755 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 4P1
Contact: Robert Ramdeen at RRamdeen@markham.caFacebook: /ThornhillYouthCouncil
Instagram: @Thornhill_Youth_CouncilUnionville Youth Council
Grades 8 to 12
Location: Crosby Community Centre
Address: 210 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario, L3R 2G9
Contact: Don Roe, droe@markham.ca