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Hacking Deficit Thinking: A Youth Work Teach-In | Spoken Word Performance by Cassandra Myers
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Hacking Deficit Thinking: Reframing Strength-Based Practices and Equity in Schools was a Youth Work Teach-In featuring Dr. Byron McClure and Dr. Kelsie Reed, US-based school psychologists and authors of Hacking Deficit Thinking: 8 Reframes That Will Change The Way You Think About Strength-Based… View Article
December 9, 2022
Hacking Deficit Thinking: A Youth Work Teach-In with Dr. Byron McClure & Dr. Kelsie Reed
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Hacking Deficit Thinking: Reframing Strength-Based Practices and Equity in Schools was a Youth Work Teach-In featuring Dr. Byron McClure and Dr. Kelsie Reed, US-based school psychologists and authors of Hacking Deficit Thinking: 8 Reframes That Will Change The Way You Think About Strength-Based… View Article
December 8, 2022
The Impacts of a Mentorship Program for Young Black Women
YouthREX supported netWORKING: A Young Black Women’s Mentorship Project, an initiative of Toronto’s Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre, to evaluate program impact. REX Blog is sharing reflections from participants on the themes that emerged, and including quotes from mentors who were asked to examine the impacts they witnessed for mentees, themselves, and… View Article
Tags: Black, Black women, Mental Health, mentorship
Community Services Recovery Fund
The Community Services Recovery Fund will be open for applications on January 6, 2023. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. United Way Greater Toronto is working in collaboration with… View Article
Tags: charity, community services, fund, government
December 7, 2022
LGBTQ+ Research Study Opportunity
You are invited to participate in a research study entitled “Socio-Economic Justice for LGBTQ+ Community: Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy Education” (REB # 103029). The purpose of this study is to better understand the financial experiences of the LGBTQ+ young adults (aged 18-35) and to identify societal discrimination and its possible effects on financial inclusion… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQ+ Communities, finance, Survey, Youth
December 2, 2022
Boost Wellness Program
Our 5-week mental health and well-being series is for South Asian Youth (Ages 16-28)! A culturally safe space for youth to connect with peers and engage in conversations on: Impacts of COVID-19 on mental health Stress management Understanding intergenerational conflict Dealing with grief and loss Coping tools and mindfulness — Snacks provided in each session!… View Article
Tags: Mental Health, south asian, Youth
December 1, 2022
Green Career Fair
Green Career Centre’s Green Career Fair is an in-person recruiting event during which green employers meet with interested youth job seekers to discuss career opportunities within the sustainability sector. This event is organized by Green Career Centre and Regenesis Canada. We hope you will be able to join us on this day to promote your… View Article
Tags: career, fair, opportunity, Youth
#HearNowON: Ontario Student Perspectives on School Mental Health
This report was published by School Mental Health Ontario and Wisdom2Action. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In 2021, School Mental Health Ontario partnered with Wisdom2Action to relaunch #HearNowON to gather input from secondary school students across Ontario about their priorities for mental health learning and programming in their school communities. Through an online… View Article
November 30, 2022
Why Do We Need Programs for Young Black Women? Part 2
YouthREX supported netWORKING: A Young Black Women’s Mentorship Project, an initiative of Toronto’s Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre, to evaluate program impact. REX Blog is sharing reflections from participants on the themes that emerged, and including quotes from mentors who were asked to examine the impacts they witnessed for mentees, themselves, and… View Article
Tags: Black, Black women, Mental Health, mentorship
Headings
Heading H1Heading H2Heading H3Heading H4Heading H5Heading H6Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).
November 29, 2022
Application Form IPC Youth Advisory Council
Application Form IPC Youth Advisory Council The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) is looking for young people aged 15 to 24 to join the IPC’s first-ever Youth Advisory Council to share their views on the risks of the digital world and how to strengthen privacy protections for Ontario’s children and youth. As part… View Article
Tags: opportunity, Youth
November 28, 2022
Why Do We Need Programs for Young Black Women? Part 1
YouthREX supported netWORKING: A Young Black Women’s Mentorship Project, an initiative of Toronto’s Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre, to evaluate program impact. REX Blog is sharing reflections from participants on the themes that emerged, and including quotes from mentors who were asked to examine the impacts they witnessed for mentees, themselves,… View Article
Tags: Black, Black women, Mental Health, mentorship
November 23, 2022
Lives Put on Hold: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Canada’s Youth
This report was published by the C.D. Howe Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Canada’s youth face career scarring and learning losses post-pandemic, according to a new report released by the C.D. Howe Institute. In Lives Put on Hold: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Canada’s Youth, authors Parisa Mahboubi and Amira… View Article
November 22, 2022
Factors That Contribute to the Mental Health of Black Youth
Black people are a growing population in Canada, but limited data are available on the factors that contribute to the mental health of Black youth in Canada. We sought to explore the factors that contribute to the mental health of Black youth in Alberta, Canada. Using a youth-led participatory action research approach and an intersectional… View Article
Guide: Meaningfully Engaging Youth
This toolkit was developed by Tamarack Institute. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: We co-developed this guide with youth leaders and representatives from youth-serving organizations to shine a light on the principles and practices that lead to meaningful youth engagement. By sharing these lessons learned, we hope this will help you to figure out… View Article
November 21, 2022
Empowering Voices: An Arts Festival for Young People
On Saturday, December 3 to Sunday, December 4th, we invite equity-seeking young people (ages 5-25 years old) to attend Empowering Voices: An Arts Festival for Young People! Empowering Voices is an in-person collaboration between a research team at York University and Boston University, and Newcomer Women’s Services (NEW), Community Music Schools of Toronto (CMST), and COSTI Immigrant Services…. View Article
Tags: art, festival, youth voices
GROW Training
Winter is one of the busiest times for Ontario’s landscape and horticulture industry and the demand for skilled workers continues to grow. To meet this demand, GROW is accepting applications for training cohorts throughout Fall/Winter 22/23. No previous experience required. GROW helps job-seekers gain the skills and safety knowledge they need to get an in-demand… View Article
Tags: Employment, landscape, skilled worker
Arts-Based Approaches to Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing: Part One
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX in partnership with Broadview Psychology. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: What are the benefits of arts-based programming for youth, and how do these approaches support and improve mental health and wellbeing? How can art be used to mitigate social inequities? What strategies can you incorporate in your work… View Article
November 18, 2022
Arts-Based Approaches to Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing: Part Two
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX in partnership with Broadview Psychology. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: What are the benefits of arts-based programming for youth, and how do these approaches support and improve mental health and wellbeing? How can art be used to mitigate social inequities? What strategies can you incorporate in your work… View Article
Santé mentale des jeunes Noires | «Unashamed yet Unsupported » | Discours d’ouverture
Cette vidéo a été réalisée par YouthREX. VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE VIDÉO: Le séminaire « Beyond Invisible: Black Youth Mental Health » (Au-delà de l’invisible : santé mentale de la jeunesse noire) est une formation en travail social auprès des jeunes pour le secteur de la jeunesse en Ontario, abordant les pédagogies, les perspectives et… View Article
Project Researcher & Evaluator
Reporting to the Project Manager, Mindful Campus Initiative, the Project Researcher & Evaluator is responsible for designing, developing, representing and implementing the research and evaluation framework for the Mindful Campus Initiative (MCI). The Project Researcher & Evaluator also supports marketing, knowledge mobilization and storytelling agenda tailored to government and public audiences. The Mindful Campus Initiative… View Article
Tags: Employment, Evaluation, Research
November 17, 2022
Research & Evaluation Coordinator
Friends of Ruby is dedicated to the journey and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, aged 16-29 through mental health services, social services, and housing. Friends of Ruby offers mental health services, case management, programming and practical supports at our Youth Drop-In Centre and Transitional Home. The Centre provides access to low-barrier psychotherapy and group therapy, case… View Article
Tags: Employment, Evaluation, Research
The Gifts of Black Women Mentorship
YouthREX supported netWORKING: A Young Black Women’s Mentorship Project, an initiative of Toronto’s Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre, to evaluate program impact. REX Blog is sharing reflections from participants on the themes that emerged, and including quotes from mentors who were asked to examine the impacts they witnessed for mentees, themselves, and… View Article
Tags: Black, Black women, Mental Health, mentorship
Being A Canadian Muslim Woman in the 21st Century
This toolkit was developed by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW). HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This educational resource kit is part of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women’s (CCMW) project, Being a Canadian Muslim Woman in the 21st Century. The objectives of the project are twofold: increase the understanding on the… View Article
November 16, 2022
Walking the Talk: A Toolkit for Engaging Youth in Mental Health
This toolkit was developed by the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit will give you a better understanding of how youth engagement can directly benefit youth, service areas and communities in Ontario’s child and youth mental health sector. We’ve designed it to… View Article
Program Evaluation & Data Visualization
This webinar was hosted by Laidlaw Foundation in partnership with YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: Evaluation not only provides youth programs with the tools to understand, measure, and track the intended outcomes and impact of their programs, it also helps to understand the diverse needs of the communities they serve and how they… View Article
November 14, 2022
Youth Employment Works (YEW) Program
The Youth Employment Works (YEW) program is recruiting job seekers ages 15-29 years old for the upcoming rotation starting December 5th. The program offers 5 weeks of pre-employment support (this includes a variety of employment workshops, certifications, and job search support) as well as 12 weeks of follow-up support once participants obtain employment. Throughout the duration of the 17… View Article
Tags: Employment, recruitment
November 11, 2022
L'herbe, c'est quoi ?
L’herbe, c’est quoi ? Tu es un ou une jeune au Canada ?Tu veux en savoir plus sur le cannabis ?Tu es au bon endroit.ENGLISHInformations sur le cannabis → Certificat → Ressources →01. C’est quoi le cannabis ?Le cannabis est le nom scientifique d’une famille de plantes communément appelées marijuana, « pot » ou herbe. Les gens consomment du cannabis… View Article
November 10, 2022
What's with Weed
What’s With Weed?Are you a young person in Canada?Looking to learn more about cannabis?You’ve come to the right place.FRANÇAISCANNABIS INFORMATION What is Cannabis? How can it affect my health? How can I use more safely? What do I need to know about cannabis legalizations? What about the history and social Impact of cannabis? CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS → RESOURCES… View Article
November 9, 2022
The Side Effects of Stigma: Reflecting on the Mental Health of Those Living With HIV
The HIV virus not only results in physical effects on a person’s body but also psychological harm, but just not in the way you would imagine. The stigma surrounding HIV works to dehumanize and discriminate against these individuals, resulting in issues with emotional wellness and mental health, as well as receiving support for them. Mercy… View Article
Tags: Black youth, HIV, Mental Health, stigma, Youth
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November 2, 2022
Stigma Silently Kills: Reflections From A Black Youth Mental Health Teach-In
“Stigma kills,” wrote Mercy Shibemba in Reflections on ‘It’s a Sin’, a show highlighting the life of three gay men during the AIDS crisis. The stigma she speaks about is multi-faceted, pervasive, and dehumanizing. Her keynote presentation on October 6th, 2022, in YouthREX’s teach-in, Beyond Invisible: Black Youth Mental Health, is raw and vulnerable, expanding… View Article
Tags: Black youth, HIV, Mental Health, stigma, Youth
November 1, 2022
SURVEY: “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the Sickle Cell Disease/Black Community”
The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario received research ethics board approval from SickKids for its study titled “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the Sickle Cell Disease/Black Community: At the Intersection of Ethno-racial and Chronic Disease-related Factors”. We encourage the larger sickle cell disease and Black community to participate and share this study widely. Through this… View Article
Oxfam Canada x CCGSD 2023 Youth Summit
Oxfam Canada and the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the 2023 Youth Summit. The Oxfam Canada x CCGSD Youth Summit is a free multi-day in person intensive training that gathers youth activists, community leaders and passionate individuals from across Canada for two and a… View Article
Tags: gender, sexual diversity, summit
Reckoning with the history of public schooling and settler colonialism
In light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), many Canadians are coming to terms with Canada’s history of schooling and settler colonialism. The TRC’s findings, along with revelations about locating unmarked graves at many former residential school sites and the recent conclusion of the Indian Day Schools settlement claim deadline, have challenged Canadians to confront a hard truth: their… View Article
Tags: colonialism, indigenous, residential school, school
October 26, 2022
Beyond Invisible: Black Youth Mental Health | What Makes a ‘Good Life’? | Closing Workshop
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Beyond Invisible: Black Youth Mental Health was a Youth Work Teach-In for the Ontario youth sector on pedagogies, perspectives, and practices on Black youth mental health, presented in collaboration with Donna Richards, Hellen Gateri, and the York Research Chair in Youth and Contexts… View Article
October 19, 2022
Beyond Invisible: Black Youth Mental Health | Unashamed yet Unsupported | Opening Keynote
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Beyond Invisible: Black Youth Mental Health was a Youth Work Teach-In for the Ontario youth sector on pedagogies, perspectives, and practices on Black youth mental health, presented in collaboration with Donna Richards, Hellen Gateri, and the York Research Chair in Youth and Contexts… View Article
Canada needs to encourage more youths to pursue skilled trade jobs
You may have noticed lately that it can take weeks to book a technician to look at your furnace, or that scheduling an appointment to fix your car means waiting longer than you’re used to. These are tangible signs that we are experiencing a shortage of skilled tradespeople — a problem that is set to… View Article
Tags: Jobs, labour, skilled trades, Youth
Pathways to Transforming Education: Proven Solutions from Social Entrepreneurs
This report was published by Catalyst 2030. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Pathways to Transforming Education details how we can adopt evidence-based learning principles and collaboratively revolutionize education. This report showcases tried and tested leapfrogging strategies created by education social entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world to bring about systemic, lasting change… View Article
A Scoping Review of Arts‐Based Mindfulness Interventions for Children and Youth
Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) hold promise for building resilience in children/youth. We were interested in understanding why some MBIs incorporate arts-based methods, and what key findings were identified from the study of these MBIs. We used a scoping review to address our research questions. Scoping reviews can help us better understand how different types of evidence… View Article
October 13, 2022
Change Your World Workshop
York University: Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change is thrilled to announce the return of CHANGE YOUR WORLD on-campus at York University on December 7, 2022. The goal of the Change Your World conference is to inspire youth in Ontario to be the next generation of environmentally active citizens. We welcome high school students and… View Article
Tags: conference, Environment, social justice, Workshop
Hammer Heads Youth Program
Hammer Heads Youth Program Are you between 18-26 years old and looking for a career in skilled trades? Hammer Heads is a non-profit that assists under-privileged youth gain a meaningful career in the construction industry through a registered apprenticeship. The application process involves submitting an application, high school transcript, resume, and proof of vaccination. Youth… View Article
Tags: Employment, Youth Employment
October 12, 2022
The Current, On-The-Ground Landscape of Youth Engagement in Health Spaces in Canada: Challenges, Strategies & Opportunities
This report was published by the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Childhood and adolescence are critical development periods that impact health outcomes. There is strong evidence that empowering youth voices and facilitating engagement/partnership in health spaces can lead to better health outcomes. Health challenges Canadian children/youth face include… View Article
October 11, 2022
Land(ing) Back: Recentering Indigenous Youth Voices in Climate Action & Reconciliation
This report was published by the 4Rs Youth Movement & Youth Climate Lab. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This document was developed based on the conversations and recommendations from the Land(ing) Back audio blogs that were collaboratively produced and released by 4Rs Youth Movement (4Rs) and Youth Climate Lab (YCL) in fall 2021. Land(ing)… View Article
October 5, 2022
The Review of the Roots of Youth Violence, Volume 5: Literature Review
This report was published by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Roots of Youth Violence report is the product of an extensive literature review and public consultation. It goes beyond merely identifying the immediate risk factors associated with youth violence to examine the underlying conditions… View Article
September 29, 2022
The Review of the Roots of Youth Violence, Volume 4: Research Papers
This report was published by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Roots of Youth Violence report is the product of an extensive literature review and public consultation. It goes beyond merely identifying the immediate risk factors associated with youth violence to examine the underlying conditions… View Article
The Review of the Roots of Youth Violence, Volume 3: Community Perspectives Report
This report was published by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Roots of Youth Violence report is the product of an extensive literature review and public consultation. It goes beyond merely identifying the immediate risk factors associated with youth violence to examine the underlying conditions… View Article
The Review of the Roots of Youth Violence, Volume 2: Executive Summary
This report was published by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Roots of Youth Violence report is the product of an extensive literature review and public consultation. It goes beyond merely identifying the immediate risk factors associated with youth violence to examine the underlying conditions… View Article
Being a librarian isn’t just about books – it’s about helping everyone get access to information and resources
Michelle Martin is the Beverly Cleary Professor for Children and Youth Services in the Information School at the University of Washington. She primarily teaches students who will be youth services librarians who work with children and young adults in libraries or other information science spaces. Below are highlights from an interview with The Conversation U.S…. View Article
Tags: children, community, education, literacy, teaching
September 22, 2022
Entrevue motivationnelle (Série Les principes de base de…)
This tool was developed by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction. Les principes de base de… est une série qui propose des conseils et des renseignements pratiques fondés sur des données probantes dans le but d’améliorer les pratiques dans le domaine de la consommation de substances. Les sujets viennent complémenter le rapport du… View Article
Les perceptions des jeunes Canadiens sur le cannabis
This report was published by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Rapport sur une étude qui examine les idées fausses communes qu’entretiennent les jeunes par rapport au cannabis, recense les lacunes dans les données probantes et détermine la meilleure façon de déployer des efforts de prévention…. View Article
Le cannabis et les jeunes
Le cannabis et les jeunes : un certificat pour les travailleurs sociaux auprès de la jeunesseUn certificat de formation professionnelle en ligne et autonome qui apporte aux travailleurs sociaux intervenant auprès des jeunes des informations fondées sur des données probantes sur les conséquences sanitaires, sociales et juridiques de la consommation du cannabis chez les jeunes.INSCRIVEZ-VOUS DÈS À… View Article
September 21, 2022
“A Pencil for your Thoughts”: Participatory Drawing as a Visual Research Method with Children and Youth
This article explores the use of participatory drawing as a non-mechanical visual research method in qualitative research with children and youth. Because of its co-constructed and playful nature, as well as its lack of dependence on linguistic proficiency, participatory drawing emerges as a highly efficient and ethically sound research strategy that is particularly suited for… View Article
The Burnout Crisis: A Call to Invest in ECE and Child and Youth Workers
This report was published by BGC Canada, in collaboration with The Canadian Child Care Federation, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and YWCA Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This policy brief puts forward areas requiring further research and exploration on how to better support the mental health of frontline workers – particularly those… View Article
Le cannabis et les jeunes – Module cinq
MODULE CINQCadres de pratique Ressources pour en savoir plusYouthREX crée et sélectionne des ressources pertinentes et accessibles fondées sur des données probantes issues de la recherche, de la pratique et de l’expérience vécue, conçues pour le secteur de la jeunesse en Ontario. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une sélection de ressources disponibles dans notre Portail des connaissances en… View Article
Le cannabis et les jeunes – Module trois
MODULE TROISPratiques de soutien Ressources pour en savoir plusYouthREX crée et sélectionne des ressources pertinentes et accessibles fondées sur des données probantes issues de la recherche, de la pratique et de l’expérience vécue, conçues pour le secteur de la jeunesse en Ontario. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une sélection de ressources disponibles dans notre Portail des connaissances en… View Article
Le cannabis et les jeunes – Module deux
MODULE DEUXLa légalisation et les jeunes Ressources pour en savoir plusYouthREX crée et sélectionne des ressources pertinentes et accessibles fondées sur des données probantes issues de la recherche, de la pratique et de l’expérience vécue, conçues pour le secteur de la jeunesse en Ontario. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une sélection de ressources disponibles dans notre Portail des… View Article
Le cannabis et les jeunes – Module un
MODULE UNLe cannabis dans son contexteRessources pour en savoir plusYouthREX crée et sélectionne des ressources pertinentes et accessibles fondées sur des données probantes issues de la recherche, de la pratique et de l’expérience vécue, conçues pour le secteur de la jeunesse en Ontario. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une sélection de ressources disponibles dans notre Portail des connaissances… View Article
Engaging Youth as Leaders in Poverty Reduction
In 2022, the Communities Ending Poverty network raised the following question: How can we engage youth as leaders in poverty reduction efforts? Strategies for Engaging Youth Communities Ending Poverty members reported having tried several different ways to engage young people in local poverty reduction initiatives. These included: Compensating youth (with funds raised through grants or partners)… View Article
Tags: activism, adult allies, Advocacy, best practices, poverty, poverty reduction, youth engagement, youth leadership, youth-led
September 15, 2022
Le leadership des jeunes sur les enjeux qui les concernent : le climat, la pauvreté et l’abordabilité
Cette vidéo a été réalisée par l’Institut Tamarack. VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE VIDÉO: Ce webinaire a présenté une conversation avec un panel de jeunes chercheuses et activistes. Elles ont échangé sur ce qu’elles entendent, constatent et pensent concernant les obstacles liés au climat, à la pauvreté et à la manière dont nous pouvons… View Article
September 14, 2022
Youth Leading on Issues that Matter to Them: Climate, Poverty & Affordability
This video was produced by Tamarack Institute. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This webinar panel of young national researchers and advocates discussed what they hear, see, and think about with their peers, focusing on climate, poverty, and affordability issues and how we can and should address these challenges simultaneously. This webinar took place… View Article
The Racism is a Virus Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by Act to Change: HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit is one of two projects done in collaboration with the 2020 Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) scholars and interns cohort. The Community Action Project (CAP) aims to give back and address issues facing the Asian American,… View Article
The Core Connectors Initiative: Development of a Youth Mental Health Program
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? This research is about the development of the Core Connectors Initiative, a school and community-based mental wellness program aimed at addressing… View Article
Seen and Heard: The Long-Term Impact of Arts Projects on Young People Living in Poverty
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? This research is about the long-term impact of arts projects on youth who are living in poverty. Poverty is attributed to… View Article
September 13, 2022
Understanding the Over-Representation of Black Children in Ontario Child Welfare Services
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? This research is about maltreatment-related investigations involving Black children and youth in Ontario child welfare services in 2018. These investigations are… View Article
September 12, 2022
OST Program Strategies to Promote Literacy Skill-Building
Out-of-school time (OST) programs can play an important role in fostering the development of literacy skills among children and youth. To investigate the variety of literacy skill-building strategies OST programs use, researchers from the National Institute on Out-of-School Time examined the practices of 31 programs in Massachusetts. This exploration was part of a larger four-year… View Article
September 8, 2022
Microcredentials and mentoring: How universities can boost student employability
The looming recession climate is causing concerns over skyrocketing student debt. On top of a deeply unaffordable housing market, these factors call for universities to be more relevant in terms of preparing students for employability. This is a break with the traditional mission of the universities. Economist George Fallis, professor emeritus at York University, notes… View Article
Tags: credentials, critical youth mentorship, education, employment pathway, employment support, mentoring, mentorship, microcredentials, post-secondary, university
September 6, 2022
Asking About Gender: Strategies for Inclusion & Innovation
This video was produced by Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) from a workshop presented by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: The Gathering Divergence Multi-Arts Festival & Conference Spring 2022 | Moulding The Future: Rethinking Strategies for the Arts Sector Now addressed emergent ways of rethinking the sector as we… View Article
September 1, 2022
The Impacts of COVID-19 on Youth Mental Health, Wellbeing & Service Access
Due to frequently shifting public health measures and the resulting isolation experienced by many youth during the pandemic, more and more young people are reporting issues with their mental health, and the need for professional help has increased to staggering levels. But how specifically has youth mental health been impacted, and how effective has our… View Article
Tags: community support, COVID-19, eating disorder, health care services, isolation, Mental Health, mental health services, mental health support, online therapy, youth mental health, youth wellbeing
August 30, 2022
The Art of Social Justice: Examining Arts Programming as a Context for Critical Consciousness Development Among Youth
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? Critical consciousness is defined as the ability to use critical thinking to recognize and examine systems of inequality and take action… View Article
August 29, 2022
Youth Engagement Strategy
This report was published by the Family Navigation Project at Sunnybrook. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Family Navigation Project (FNP) is a service for youth ages 13-26 and their families in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to help them find and gain access to timely, accessible, and youth-friendly mental health and/or addictions… View Article
The Mentoring Effect: Youth Experiencing Disabilities
This report was published by MentorCanada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Supportive relationships with adults, including mentoring relationships, foster young people’s positive development and can provide significant psychological protection in the face of adverse life circumstances. In the winter of 2020, MentorCanada surveyed 2,838 young adults between the ages of 18 to 30… View Article
August 25, 2022
Advancing the Possibilities of Youth-Led Organizing
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX in partnership with Leading in Colour. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: Youth organizing embraces both individual development and social change, but how can positive adult allyship meaningfully support youth-led movements? Youth civic engagement goes beyond volunteerism and political participation, and young people are taking leadership roles to amplify their… View Article
Five Transferable Skills Developed in a Field Work Placement
YouthREX collaborated with students at Brock University, reflecting on their experience within community placements. In this reflection, a student discusses the unique skills and competencies she adopted through her placement and how they uniquely position her for future employment. Read about her experience below! I’m a recent graduate of Recreation & Leisure Studies. The program… View Article
Tags: employment pathway, employment training, field work, job placement, paid placement, placement, Resume, skills building, transferable skills
August 16, 2022
La Série de références pour une éducation sensée sur le cannabis : Le cannabis mis en contexte
Cette trousse d’outils a été élaborée par Étudiant.es canadiennes pour les politiques éclairées sur les substances psychoactives (ÉCPÉSP). VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE TROUSSE D’OUTILS : Cette ressource est divisée en trois livrets distincts. Le contenu est inspiré de la Référence pour une éducation sensée à propos du cannabis de l’ÉCPÉSP, publiée en 2018,… View Article
August 15, 2022
La Série de références pour une éducation sensée sur le cannabis : Cannabis 101 et la réduction des méfaits
Cette trousse d’outils a été élaborée par Étudiant.es canadiennes pour les politiques éclairées sur les substances psychoactives (ÉCPÉSP). VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE TROUSSE D’OUTILS : Cette ressource est divisée en trois livrets distincts. Le contenu est inspiré de la Référence pour une éducation sensée à propos du cannabis de l’ÉCPÉSP, publiée en 2018,… View Article
La Série de références pour une éducation sensée sur le cannabis : Principes directeurs de l’éducation sur le cannabis
Cette trousse d’outils a été élaborée par Étudiant.es canadiennes pour les politiques éclairées sur les substances psychoactives (ÉCPÉSP). VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE TROUSSE D’OUTILS : Cette ressource est divisée en trois livrets distincts. Le contenu est inspiré de la Référence pour une éducation sensée à propos du cannabis de l’ÉCPÉSP, publiée en 2018,… View Article
An Upskill Struggle: Supporting a Generation of Untapped Potential
This report was published by The Prince’s Trust. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: We surveyed 10,000 young people and conducted 17 focus groups across 12 of the countries where The Prince’s Trust operates to understand the attitudes of 18-35-year-olds towards the future of work in the context of the recovery from COVID-19. The… View Article
Guide pour faciliter les discussions sur la consommation de cannabis chez les jeunes dans votre communauté
Cette trousse d’outils a été élaborée par Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l’usage de substances. VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE TROUSSE D’OUTILS : Offre des conseils sur la façon de parler de cannabis avec les jeunes dans une communauté. Prenant comme point de départ le rapport Les effets de la consommation de cannabis… View Article
Parler pot avec les jeunes : un guide de communication sur le cannabis pour les alliés des jeunes
Cette trousse d’outils a été élaborée par Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l’usage de substances. VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE TROUSSE D’OUTILS : Présente des renseignements généraux et quelques exercices pour avoir des conversations positives sur le cannabis avec les jeunes. Dans ce guide, la question de parler de cannabis avec les jeunes… View Article
Dissiper la fumée entourant le cannabis : Éclairer les conversations sur le cannabis
This report was published by the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Dans ce document, nous examinons les liens entre la santé mentale et la consommation de substances psychoactives, en particulier la consommation de cannabis chez les jeunes de moins de 25 ans. Nous résumons… View Article
Dissiper la fumée : Un résumé des données probantes
This report was published by the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Dans ce document, nous examinons les liens entre la santé mentale et la consommation de substances psychoactives, en particulier la consommation de cannabis chez les jeunes de moins de 25 ans. Nous résumons… View Article
Cannabases
Cette fiche d’information a été élaborée par Association canadienne de santé publique. VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE FICHE : La présente trousse d’information renferme un ensemble de fiches de renseignements sur le cannabis à l’usager des fournisseurs de services de santé et de services sociaux. Elle présente un aperçu des principaux produits et plantes de… View Article
The Importance of Outdoor Education with Project Canoe
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people across Ontario have had to go without opportunities for outdoor education, which had detrimental effects on their wellbeing. Studies have shown that outdoor education improves young people’s physical and mental health, sensory and self-awareness, motivation, attentiveness, mindfulness, attunement, social interactions, confidence, and resilience. Challenging activities, like… View Article
Tags: camp, COVID-19, outdoor education, outdoor program, outdoor programming, pandemic, summer camp, youth mental health, youth work
August 9, 2022
Resetting Normal: The Impacts of COVID-19 on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Youth
This report was published by Canadian Women’s Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Resetting Normal is a series of reports on gender equality and the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. The series explores risks to human rights exposed by the pandemic and proposes new ways to build a gender-equal Canada in pandemic recovery efforts…. View Article
August 2, 2022
Fostering Positive Youth-Adult Relationships: My Experience in an Outdoor Education Environment
YouthREX collaborated with students at Brock University reflecting on their placements involving child and youth work. In this reflection, a student shares her knowledge of how to build stronger relationships with youth in our communities, and discusses the unique challenges and lessons she learned while working with youth. Read what she has to say below!… View Article
Tags: adult ally, adult allyship, ally, brock, mentorships, nature, Ontario, Ontario Youth, outdoor education, parents, placement, program, relationships, safety, social work, summer, Youth, youth program, youth work
An Indigenous Perspective — Cannabis & Vaping: A Toolkit for Educators
This toolkit was developed by the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA): HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: It is normal for young people to be curious about experimenting with cannabis. We created this toolkit about recreational cannabis use, to provide educators with knowledge about the implications of cannabis and vaping, so you can… View Article
July 28, 2022
An Indigenous Perspective — Cannabis & Vaping: A Toolkit for Parents
This toolkit was developed by the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA): HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: It is normal for young people to be curious about experimenting with cannabis. We created this toolkit about recreational cannabis use, to provide knowledge for you as parents on speaking with your kids about the implications… View Article
Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child and Youth Well-Being: A Scoping Review Protocol
Children and youth are often more vulnerable than adults to emotional impacts of trauma. Wide-ranging negative effects (eg, social isolation, lack of physical activity) of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and youth are well established. This scoping review will identify, describe and categorise strategies taken to mitigate potentially deleterious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on… View Article
July 27, 2022
Community Spotlight
Community SpotlightLearn about our collaborations with organizations and programs that are expanding possibilities for youth engagement and advancing youth wellbeing. Our work is a shared process, and YouthREX is committed to staying true to the ‘eXchange’ in our name. We know that all organizations are unique, have different histories, and work in different contexts. Learn how… View Article
July 20, 2022
The Impact of COVID-19 on Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Shifting to a Collaborative, Prevention-Focused Response in a Large Urban Area
This report was published by Covenant House Toronto and Making The Shift. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This research sought to understand how living in Toronto’s emergency shelter system during the pandemic has impacted youth experiencing homelessness, as well as investigate how the sector and municipality could reimagine its response to youth homelessness… View Article
July 18, 2022
It’s Difficult to Grow Up in an Apocalypse: Children’s and Adolescents’ Experiences, Perceptions and Opinions on the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
This report was published by UNICEF Office of Research-Innocenti. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The COVID-19 crisis has long-reaching implications for children’s lives. Prior to the pandemic, Canada already ranked as one of the lowest among rich countries for children’s well-being. To date, research on Canadian children’s and youth’s experiences during the pandemic… View Article
Partnerships – Correct
Our PartnershipsPartnerships provide YouthREX with excellent opportunities to share resources, capacity, and knowledge that can build synergy and amplify our vision.2017 – Present Strides TorontoStrides is Ontario’s lead agency for the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker program, as well as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Children’s Mental Health and System Transformation. Our partnership projects have primarily focused… View Article
Developing a Theory of Change and Logic Model
This factsheet was created by Mentor Canada in partnership with the Ontario Mentoring Coalition. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: A Theory of Change illustrates the link between your mentoring program’s activities and outcomes, ensuring that your priorities are aligned with your overall vision. A Logic Model will help you outline the various program… View Article
July 4, 2022
Mentoring Models & Program Types
This factsheet was created by Mentor Canada in partnership with the Ontario Mentoring Coalition. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Instances of mentoring can occur through short term and unstructured ‘mentoring moments’, or more structured, longer-term relationships. Mentorship can be informal or formal. Learn more on mentoring models, program types, and choosing the best… View Article
Let’s Raise the Roof – A Social Model of Disability
This video was produced by the Welsh Government. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: The Welsh Government’s Let’s Talk Respect campaign team recently produced its first animation – a short film called ‘Let’s Raise the Roof’ to illustrate #TheSocialModelofDisability. The film is about Sam, a non-disabled person in a world full of wheelchair users…. View Article
June 29, 2022
Talk About It
This infographic was created by the clinical and education team at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in collaboration with Game Changers Youth Ambassadors. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: Sometimes you might feel like you need help but don’t know what to do. If you’re experiencing a challenge or need support in… View Article
Harm Reduction 101
This factsheet was created by the Algonquin College Umbrella Project. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Harm reduction decreases the health risks of any activity without requiring you to stop the activity itself. Some common examples include bike helmets, seat belts, oven mitts, and “Don’t drink and drive” messages. Here is what you need… View Article
Youth-oriented comics with LGBTQ+ positive characters are busting binaries
In a polarized cultural milieu, the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in popular media for youth and children is sometimes contentious. In March, for example, the Disney corporation was criticized for covertly supporting Florida legislation that bars instruction about “sexual orientation or gender identity” for young schoolchildren. This comes on the heels of controversy about the… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQ+ Communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth, artists, arts, binaries, characters, comic, graphic novel, LGBTQ, lgbtqia, media representation, Ontario, positive, reclaiming, representation, Research, sterotypes, young artist, Youth
Taking a Critical Look at Adolescent Research on Black Girls and Women: A Systemic Review
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? This paper asserts that the pervasive nature of white supremacy is: a) not only a characteristic of a neoliberal society –… View Article
June 27, 2022
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