Centering Youth in Mental Health: Youth Expertise and Innovation at International Association of Youth Mental Health Youth must have an active voice in transforming mental health, a fact underscored at the recent International Association of Youth Mental Health Conference […]

The urgent mental health needs of young people: Lessons for Canada from a global commission Canada urgently needs to take action to support the wellbeing of young people and secure a healthier and more prosperous future for generations to […]

‘Evaluation is storytelling': Amplifying Youth and Youth Worker Voice, Part 2 This is the second of a two-part interview with Kathe Rogers, Managing Director of YouthREX, originally published by Mass Culture on February 10, 2025. In […]

‘Evaluation is storytelling': Amplifying Youth and Youth Worker Voice, Part 1 This is the first of a two-part interview with Kathe Rogers, Managing Director of YouthREX, originally published by Mass Culture on February 10, 2025. In […]

Through hip-hop, Black youth are teaching their communities about their rights, justice and the law Hip-hop has a story to tell — from early works like Grandmaster Flash’s The Message to Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer-winning album DAMN. and beyond. As educa […]

An Exciting New Channel for Knowledge Mobilization: Introducing REX TV! YouthREX is excited to introduce its YouTube channel: REX TV!  This channel is not just another collection of videos but a platform that celebrates the […]

Safe Spaces Nurture and Validate Black Youth Voices As a Community Engagement Coordinator in the non-profit sector, I have the incredible opportunity to support youth as young as nine and up to age 25. […]

Mutual Aid to Support Black Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Navigating systems to support mental health and wellbeing can often feel like trying to find the way through a dense forest with no clear path – e […]

Fostering equity: Five key initiatives for empowering Black and Indigenous youth in Ontario Originally published by The Philanthropist Journal on September 30, 2024. Systemic inequities represent real barriers that prevent young people from […]

Indigenous students and faculty are on the rise — and universities have a moral obligation to support them As we close out September, universities across Canada are well into their new year of learning. An exciting change is underway. An increasing number […]

Leveling the playing field: Accessibility in youth basketball Originally published by SIRC Blog on July 15, 2024. This article is part of a series in collaboration with the Centre for Healthy Youth Development […]

8 Ways to Engage Youth in Community Action: Empowering the Next Generation of Philanthropy Originally published by Philanthropy Together in 2022. A growing trend we’re seeing today is the rise of youth voices in modern philanthropy. The n […]

Affirming LGBTQ2S+ Children and Youth in Child Welfare: Key Challenges and Practice Opportunities Originally published on The Homelessness Hub on June 28, 2024. 2SLGBTQ+ populations are overrepresented in the child welfare system. According to […]

Colorism in the Black Community: Perspectives on Light-Skinned Privilege Originally published on Everyday Feminism on February 9, 2015. (Trigger Warning: Racist/colorist slurs.) “High yellow, light-skinned, redbone, Or […]

Passion and Resistance in Youth Work Research Research that involves and elevates the perspectives of youth is critical for understanding the priorities, needs, and desires of the next […]

Mentorship is key to improving social and economic outcomes for Black youth Black youth in Canada experience poorer educational achievement than other children and youth, which leads to subsequent poor economic outcomes. A series […]

Here are some dos and don’ts to help tackle ableism When we met each other in Grade 11 in Alberta, we were far from the typical high school success story. Heidi has cerebral palsy and was seen as too […]

Empowering Youth Workers Through Collective Care: 3 Takeaways from a Youth Work Teach-In On December 7, 2023, I attended YouthREX’s online teach-in, Resisting Burnout and Vicarious Trauma: Collective Care and Solidarity, as a new member of the Y […]

Israel and Palestine: Views of students and youth activists shouldn’t be dismissed – they have shaped the conversation for years University campuses have long been hubs of political activism. As young people form their own opinions away from their parents, many act passionately […]

“I need previous work experience to be hired”: Ontario Youth Struggle to Get Their First Job The vicious cycle of unemployment is a challenge resonating with teenagers and young adults across Ontario. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the […]