Bursaries Available for the Canadian Mentoring Summit
3 weeks ago 3 weeks agoMentor Canada is offering a limited number of bursaries to support participation in the Canadian Mentoring Summit. These bursaries are... View Article
Mentor Canada is offering a limited number of bursaries to support participation in the Canadian Mentoring Summit. These bursaries are... View Article
Interested in social entrepreneurship and creating positive change in your community? The Impact Hackathon is a two-day event designed to... View Article
The Black Youth Fund is now accepting applications from Black youth-led groups across Ontario for projects that support Black youth... View Article
CAMH Office of Health Equity is hosting a webinar examining why integrated mental health care works for some refugees but... View Article
Researchers from the University of Ottawa are seeking young people to participate in a study exploring experiences within Ontario’s youth... View Article
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: We hosted an interactive Ask Me Anything (AMA)... View Article
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: To commemorate #YouthREXat10, we hosted an online... View Article
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: On May 7, 2026, YouthREX commemorated #YouthREXat10... View Article
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section... View Article
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section... View Article
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: To commemorate #YouthREXat10, YouthREX hosted an online... View Article
This infographic was created by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: Developed from the paper A Theoretical Framework... View Article
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Large language models (LLMs) – artificial intelligence... View Article
Explore and discover accessible data about Ontario youth! DATA DASHBOARDGRAB + GO RESOURCESFAQSYOUTH CANNABIS USECannabis use among Canadian youth is... View Article
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector... View Article
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector... View Article
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section... View Article
On May 7, 2026, YouthREX commemorated #YouthREXat10 with a special online event, continuing a 10-year tradition of co-creating spaces for... View Article
This report was published by REST Centres and the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness. HERE’S HOW THE PUBLISHER DESCRIBES THIS REPORT:... View Article
Language plays a powerful role in shaping what is tolerated, ignored, challenged, or normalized in schools. Harmful language doesn’t exist... View Article
This toolkit was developed by the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS... View Article
The Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y) program provides funding to organizations that support underemployed post-secondary graduates in gaining work experience... View Article
Helping Hands is hosting a FREE hands-on Resume Writing Workshop for youth on May 16th from 1PM to 4PM in... View Article
Youth work offers dynamic and rewarding experiences for frontline workers; however, the contestation between the prioritization of communal and neoliberal... View Article
This essay was published by Musagetes. HERE’S HOW THE PUBLISHER DESCRIBES THIS ESSAY: An essay by Alissa Firth-Eagland discussing the... View Article
This toolkit comprises online resources curated by YouthREX for the youth-serving sector to explore. CLICK ON THE LINKS TO EXPLORE... View Article
AI chatbots are increasingly embedded in social life, offering accessible companionship. While brief interactions have been shown to provide immediate... View Article
Racial/ethnic minoritized students are at an increased risk of psychological distress. Supporting these students by providing them with opportunities to... View Article
The 2026 Youth Impact Survey (YIS) is now open for youth in the Waterloo Region. Led by the Children and... View Article
This toolkit was developed by CGIAR Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service (IAES). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This... View Article
York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families is hosting a free online webinar focused on supporting children and youth... View Article
Tolulola (Tolu) Taiwo-Hanna, a PhD candidate in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto, is inviting... View Article
Access Alliance is inviting community members, practitioners, researchers, and partners to attend its Annual Community-Based Research Retreat Day on May... View Article
Future Black Female is hosting a two-day conference, Breaking the Cycle, dedicated to deepening understanding and driving meaningful change in how Black children... View Article
To commemorate #YouthREXat10, we’re excited to host an online event that continues YouthREX’s 10-year tradition of co-creating spaces for the... View Article
YouthREX is celebrating the 10th year of a shared commitment to walking alongside Ontario youth programs in advancing the wellbeing... View Article
Announcing the 2026 Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring at the University of Calgary: Shaping the Futures of Black Youth –... View Article
The Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport at Brock University is proud to host the 2026 Youth Sport Summit at... View Article
The Community Crisis Response Fund provides one-time financial assistance to support communities impacted by traumatic incidents and community violence. A... View Article
The Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (IIPH) is seeking up to two First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis youth to join... View Article
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Community-based youth work takes place in a... View Article
Indigenous Youth Roots is offering funding opportunities for grassroots youth groups and collectives comprised of Indigenous youth (ages 15–29). This... View Article
RennelCo is hosting Plot Twist, a free afternoon event for BIPOC youth in the GTA who are looking to build confidence,... View Article
“I think providing an accessible space for people to learn is power. ... I have never experienced an opportunity that... View Article
The Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions is inviting members of the sector to review and... View Article
Visions of Science is a charitable organization dedicated to advancing STEM equity by supporting youth and communities who experience significant... View Article
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector... View Article
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section... View Article
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: The film Get Out (2017), directed by... View Article
Background: There is a lack of systematic data on children who experience parental incarceration in Canada. Objective: To use linked... View Article
Break The Divide is hosting a free 45-minute webinar focused on helping educators, youth workers, and community leaders better support... View Article
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: Music has long been a powerful tool for... View Article
This toolkit was developed by The 50 Percent. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The Young Person’s Guide to... View Article
Black Canadians, representing 4.3% of the population, face signicant mental health disparities driven by systemic barriers, racial discrimination, and stigma.... View Article
Background: Race is a social construct reflecting broader systemic forces that can affect health, including mental health. We sought to... View Article
Background: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystems become increasingly entangled within our everyday lives, designing systems that are ethical, inclusive, and... View Article
This report was published by the Public Health Agency of Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Black people... View Article
Background/Objectives: Community violence remains a pervasive public health challenge that disproportionately affects Black youth, with lasting impacts on physical and mental... View Article
Youth-centered policy approaches are needed to address Black youth mental health and amplify their voices in policy change. This paper... View Article
Background: Although a substantial body of research has documented the adverse mental health impacts of discrimination, few studies have examined... View Article
This report was published by Statistics Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Canadian youth are using electronic devices... View Article
Mental health stigma presents a significant barrier to mental health care access for Black youth and young adults, contributing to... View Article
Background: Digital media is ubiquitous in adolescents’ lives and provides many opportunities to engage with health information. However, there is... View Article
This article explores the vital role of culturally responsive adaptations in evidence-based interventions for Black youth. While evidence-based interventions have... View Article
Generative AI is everywhere. And many of you will feel growing pressure to use it. But how do you use... View Article
This report was published by AI Skills for Youth Empowerment (Helsinki Youth Services, Into–Association for Outreach Youth Work and Workshop... View Article
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping the social, educational, and civic environments in which young people live and learn, creating... View Article
This report was published by Youth Partnership (European Commission & Council of Europe). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT:... View Article
This toolkit was developed by the APA’s Office of Health Care Innovation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Artificial... View Article
This study explores university students’ perceptions of generative AI (GenAI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, in higher education, focusing on familiarity,... View Article
Current research on the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) on adolescent development yields mixed results, and parents are left... View Article
As youth workers increasingly offer support and guidance within digital environments, the question arises as to what impact this support... View Article
This report was published by AI for Youth Work. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This publication was developed... View Article
Youth with the deepest emotional needs are using chatbots for therapy the most – but many are unhappy with the... View Article
Join us for an interactive session and ask your questions, share your thoughts, and dive into the real-world applications of... View Article
This toolkit was developed by Mentor Canada and Mentorat Québec. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Although women’s participation... View Article
Are you a climate activist between the ages of 16-21 living in the GTA? Laura Glover, a PhD candidate in... View Article
This report was published by Actua. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: To learn how Canadians think and talk... View Article
This toolkit was developed by Asociación Miras (Spain), Associação para a Igualdade AEQUALITAS (Portugal), and Dragons Nest AMKE (Greece). HERE’S... View Article
This toolkit was developed by the British Association of Social Workers. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Generative AI... View Article
This toolkit was shared by Digital Youth Work, Youth Work Scotland. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: It is... View Article
This report was published by The Dais, Toronto Metropolitan University. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Chatbots as digital... View Article
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector... View Article
This report was published by Pew Research Center. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This study is Pew Research... View Article
This report was published by Pew Research Center. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Pew Research Center conducted this... View Article
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools become increasingly integrated into the daily lives of youth, it is critical to study... View Article
This factsheet was developed by the Brookings Institution’s Center for Universal Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Since... View Article
This report was published by the Brookings Institution’s Center for Universal Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Since... View Article
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced both opportunities and challenges in the fight against misinformation. This... View Article
This report was published by the World Economic Forum. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This is the World... View Article
This report was published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT:... View Article
This podcast episode was produced by The Wallace Foundation Podcast. HERE’S HOW THE CREATOR DESCRIBES THIS PODCAST: In Beyond the... View Article
This video was produced by La Vie des Idées. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: As a professor of... View Article
This podcast episode was produced by Future Hindsight. HERE’S HOW THE CREATOR DESCRIBES THIS PODCAST: We discuss “calling in” as... View Article
This video was produced by TED Talks. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: We live in a call-out culture,... View Article
This reflection is part of a series Laidlaw Foundation is publishing for Black History Month. The series will highlight the... View Article
This report was published by Thrive Toronto. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Thrive Toronto brings together partners from... View Article
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector... View Article
Calling Youth Vendors! An incredible opportunity for young vendors! BGC East Scarborough and MAAT Youth Innovation & Cultural Centre invite... View Article
This report was published by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This national... View Article