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Out-of-School Time Observation Instrument (2nd Edition)
This measure was developed by J. Birmingham, E. M. Pechman, C. A. Russell, and M. Mielke. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This tool provides out-of-school time program sites with a framework to capture observable indicators of positive youth development. The measure rates project activities on five key domains related to youth development: youth-directed relationship… View Article
August 26, 2024
Strategies to Enhance Accessible Participation Opportunities in Youth Basketball
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This Evidence Brief overviews the increased popularity of basketball in the Canadian youth sports landscape – and underscores the challenges of accessibility within the sport. Municipal- and policy-level strategies are summarized… View Article
Tags: accessibility, Advocacy, basketball, sports programs, youth basketball, youth engagement, youth sport, youth sports
August 22, 2024
Youth Quality of Life Instrument (Research Version)
This measure was revised and originally developed by D. L. Patrick & T. C. Edwards, University of Washington. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure assesses generic quality of life in youth living with and without chronic conditions and disabilities.
August 21, 2024
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
This measure was revised and originally developed by R. Goodman (1998). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure is a mental health screening tool for use with children and adolescents. There are several versions to meet the needs of researchers, clinicians, and educators.
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
This measure was developed by M. Rosenberg. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures global self-worth by assessing both positive and negative feelings about the self in adolescents and adults.
The Resilience Scale
This measure was developed by G. M. Wagnild & H. M. Young. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures components of resilience in different domains of young people’s lives, ranging from planning and thinking ahead to level of independence. Resilience is the ability to cope with, and respond successfully to, various life stressors.
Psychological Maturity—Tolerance Scale
This measure was developed by E. Greenberger. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale assesses the level of tolerance and acceptance that youth have for differences of ethic and cultural diversity in people different than oneself.
Meaning in Life Questionnaire
This measure was developed by M. F. Steger. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This tool can be used to help people understand and track their perceptions about their lives. The questionnaire has two sub-scales that represent two dimensions of meaning in life: Presence of Meaning (how much respondents feel their lives have meaning) Search… View Article
Hare Self-Esteem Scale
This measure was developed by B. R. Hare. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure assesses self-esteem of school-aged children across three domains (peer, school, home) and allows for a general assessment of self-esteem when summed. These three areas are the major points of interaction for a child where self-esteem is developed.
General Self-Efficacy Scale
This measure was developed by R. Schwarzer and M. Jerusalem. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: The scale assesses optimistic self-beliefs to cope with a variety of difficult demands in life. Specifically, it assesses the belief that one’s actions are responsible for successful outcomes.
The Mental Health and Well-Being of Ontario Students, 1991–2023: Findings from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey
This report was published by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) has been conducted every two years since 1977, making it the longest ongoing school survey of adolescents in Canada, and… View Article
Children’s Self-Efficacy in Peer Interactions
This measure was developed by V. A. Wheeler and G. W. Ladd. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale is designed to measure youth’s perceptions of their ability to be successful in social interactions.
Adolescent Well-Being Scale
This measure was developed by P. Birleson. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure is derived from the Depression Self-Rating Scale for Children and assesses both depressive symptoms and wellbeing in children and adolescents.
Adolescent Mental Health Continuum-Short Form
This measure was revised and originally developed by C. L. M. Keyes (2005). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This questionnaire measures how often a positive mental health event occurs within the past month. Specifically, the measure assesses emotional wellbeing and aspects of psychological and social functioning in order to classify respondents’ mental health: Flourishing… View Article
2019 Ontario Student Survey
This measure was developed by the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure assesses experiences of school-aged youth between grades 9 to 12 in two areas: their knowledge and feelings of alcohol and drugs, and their views on personal health and wellbeing. Results are useful for determining health… View Article
Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth (PLAY)
This measure was developed by Sport for Life. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: A series of physical literacy assessment tools to determine an individual’s physical literacy (competence and confidence in fundamental movement and sports skills).
KINDL®
This measure was revised by U. Ravens-Siebere and M. Bullinger, and originally developed by M. Bullinger (1994). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale assesses health-related quality of life in children and adolescents aged three years and older.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form
This measure was developed by M. L. Booth. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure assesses the types of intensity of physical activity and sitting time that people do as part of their daily lives and is considered to estimate total physical activity in MET-min/week and time spent sitting.
Roundtable Records – Networking Event
Scarborough Arts presents: Community+ Connects! A networking event with Roundtable Records. This is a great opportunity to connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, vendors, artists, and more who are making a mark in their respective fields. Event Details: Date: August 24, 2024 Time: 12 PM – 4 PM Location: 75 Thermos Rd, Scarborough, ON M1L 0E6 (CEE… View Article
Tags: Black entrepreneurship, Networking, youth empowerment
August 20, 2024
Call for Proposals – Cannabis & Mental Health
📢 Calling all youth and youth allies! Cannabis and Mental Health, a project by the Schizophrenia Society of Canada is excited to announce that we have launched the Budding Projects Award! The Budding Projects Award will provide successful applicants with up to $2k for youth-led, community-based projects aimed at: Promoting mental wellness for young people… View Article
Tags: cannabis and youth, community-based projects, Mental Health
Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases – Ambassador Opportunity
The Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases is recruiting for their next 2024-25 Ambassador! If you are captivated by this year’s theme of youth engagement in digital innovation and technology, then our Student and Young Professional NTD Ambassadorship competition may be for YOU! Our theme for this year’s competition is on how innovation and technology… View Article
Tags: digital innovation, youth ambassador, youth engagement
August 16, 2024
Social Support Scale for Children
This measure was developed by S. Harter. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale is designed to assess and understand the social support or approval from four sources, including parents, teachers, close friends, and classmates.
August 15, 2024
King’s Trust Canada – Youth Council Opportunity
On International Youth Day, The King’s Trust Canada is launching their inaugural Youth Council. Here are some of the details: It’s a one-year commitment where you’ll get paid for your work, receive free leadership training, and form a network with equally passionate peers! As a Youth Council member, you’ll play a key role in helping… View Article
Tags: employability, professional development, youth council, youth empowerment
Parental Monitoring Scale
This measure was developed by D. M. Capaldi and G. R. Patterson. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale is designed to assess a child’s perception of parental rule-setting, supervision, consequences, and monitoring.
Inventory of Parents and Peer Attachment (Revised)
This measure was revised by E. Gullone & K. Robinson, and developed by G. C. Armsden and M. T. Greenberg (1987). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures various qualities of youth’s relationships with parents (mother, father, or guardians acting in these roles) and peers, such as trust, quality of communication, and feelings… View Article
Workforce Preparation
This measure was developed by C. A. Darden, E. J. Ginter, & G. M. Gazda. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This is the Problem Solving/Decision Making subscale of the Life Skills Development Scale-Adolescent Form. This scale assesses perceptions of effective problem-solving and decision-making procedures, as well as perceptions of competence.
Science Motivation Questionnaire-II
This measure was developed by S. M. Glynn, P. Brickman, N. Armstrong, and G. Taasoobshirazi, and was originally validated by S. M. Glynn and T. R. Koballa, Jr. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale assesses students’ motivation to learn science.
School Attitude Assessment Survey (Revised)
This measure was revised by D. B. McCoach & D. Siegle, and originally developed by D. B. McCoach (2000). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures students’ perceptions of their scholastic abilities including academic self-concept and academic self-efficacy.
Patterns of Adaptive Learning Scale
This measure was developed by C. Midgley, M. L. Maehr, L. Z. Hruda, E. Anderman, L. Anderman, K. E. Freeman, M. Gheen, A. Kaplan, R. Kumar, M. J. Middleton, J. Nelson, R. Roeser, and T. Urdan, and was originally validated by C. Midgley, A. Kaplan, M. Middleton, M. L. Maehr, T. Urdan, L. H. Anderman,… View Article
The Mentoring Effect: Indigenous Youth
This report was published by Mentor Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Mentor Canada’s Mapping the Mentoring Gap is the first study to provide a detailed portrait of young people’s mentoring experiences across Canada. In the winter of 2020, Mentor Canada surveyed 2,838 young adults and interviewed 19 young adults between the ages… View Article
August 14, 2024
Change the Game Research: Growing the Game Means Changing the Game
This report was published by MLSE Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In 2021, MLSE Foundation launched the Change the Game Campaign and its namesake research project, the largest demographic profile of youth sport in Canada. The 2024 report shares key insights alongside a playbook for change following the third and final chapter… View Article
Why Twentysomethings Won’t Be Fine On Their Own
This report was prepared by the Toronto Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: We all understand our twenties as a period in life when we transition from adolescence to adulthood and from dependence to independence. It has historically been a formative period of learning and exploration, when self-discovery comes from trial and error… View Article
Program Manager – Job Opportunity
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is hiring a Program Manager! Job details: Position Type: Full-time Location: Ontario (Quinte, Kingston, Rideau regions) Salary Range: $71,625 – $95,500 Duration: Permanent Application Deadline: August 19, 2024 What Can I Expect to do in this Role? Ensure applicants and grantees have a clear and accurate understanding of expectations,… View Article
Tags: BIPOC, grant review, job opportunity, program manager
August 8, 2024
Innostation’s Ignite Week
Innostation Ignite Week is happening this month, August 2024! Ignitining Ottawas Youth Futures! Innostation Ignite Week will feature a series of enriching activities designed to inspire and empower youth ages 13-29 completely free, lunch included: Art-a-thon (click here to register) Digital Marketing Crash Course (click here to register) Report Writing and Research Crash Course… View Article
Tags: activities, art-a-thon, digital marketing, report writing, youth empowerment
August 7, 2024
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 next generation is ready to take action now. As recently as 2019, youth ages 10-19 represented 13% of the total population of the United States – more than 41.8 million young people… View Article
Tags: crowdsourcing, fundraising, philanthropy, volunteer, youth fundraising, youth philanthropy
Expelling Transphobia: A Handbook of Strategies to Address Transphobic Attacks in the B.C. School System
This toolkit was published by Lawyers Against Transphobia. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This handbook is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping school boards, staff, and students combat transphobia within educational settings: Chapter 1: A Five Alarm Fire Chapter 2: Legal Ways to Deal with Transphobia Chapter 3: Defending School Boards and Meetings… View Article
DATAHUB – THEMATIC PAGE V1 – OLD (ARCHIVE)
Facilitating access to data about Ontario youth and youth wellbeing. DEMOGRAPHIC ECONOMIC WELLBEING FAMILY EDUCATION Demographics Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nullam molestie commodo neque at volutpat. Sed facilisis nibh ut arcu placerat, vel pellentesque nibh tempor. Aliquam a nisi in risus facilisis faucibus non non nisl. DATA EXPLORATION APP Explore to… View Article
August 1, 2024
Specialist, Indigenous Connections to Trainees – Job Opportunity
United Way Greater Toronto is looking for an experienced, creative, and collaborative Specialist, Indigenous Connections to Trainees, to join our team in the Peel office (7 month contract). Reporting to the Director, Peel Newcomer Strategy Group, the Specialist, Indigenous Connections to Trainees will help create and coordinate new training for staff in newcomer-serving organizations. The… View Article
Tags: adult education, Indigenous Communities, Indigenous Youth
Officer, Education and Youth Engagement – Job Opportunity
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is hiring and Officer, Education and Youth Engagement! Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is an international development organization and registered charity. AKFC partners with communities, businesses, and governments to find innovative, lasting solutions to global challenges. Position Summary As part of an ambitious suite of activities to engage Canadians in international… View Article
Tags: education, outreach, youth engagement
Black Youth Fellowship 2024-25 Cohort – Open Now
The Urban Alliance on Race Relations (UARR) is accepting application for their Black Youth Fellowship 2024-25 Cohort! The Black Youth Fellowship (BYF) is a professional and leadership development program focusing on building the next generation of Black public servants – providing training, mentorship, paid internship, and an opportunity to get involved in their community. It… View Article
Tags: Black youth, politics, public policy, youth engagement
July 31, 2024
Indigenous Advisory Circle Opportunity
Indspire and Jack.org are recruiting for their Indigenous Advisory Circle (IAC)! Are you a young Indigenous person with a passion for leadership, mental health and education? We want to hear from YOU! Apply to join the Jack.org x Indspire Indigenous Advisory Circle by August 6th! Jack.org and Indspire’s Indigenous Advisory Circle is guided by… View Article
Tags: Indigenous Youth, leadership, mentorship, youth mental health
July 25, 2024
Central Toronto Youth Services Job Opportunity – Youth Support Worker
Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is seeking a Youth Support Worker to support Group Programming and Youth Engagement at CTYS. Reporting to the Manager, Client Services the Youth Support Worker will be primarily responsible for build on the existing Youth Engagement Strategy and framework, support the sustainment of a Youth-to-Youth voice at CTYS through a Youth Advisory… View Article
Tags: job opportunity, youth advisory council, youth engagement, youth support worker
Understanding Black Youth Homelessness to Inform a Comprehensive Housing Model
This report was prepared by LogicalOutcomes for 360°kids. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report originates in an initiative by 360°kids to study the experiences of Black youth experiencing homelessness. By adopting a cultural lens and leveraging existing community relationships focused on working toward addressing the disparate needs of Black youth, the research… View Article
July 24, 2024
Youth Program Coordinator – Job Opportunity
The Blackhurst Cultural Centre is hiring! They are looking for a skilled and knowledgeable candidate to become our next Youth Program Coordinator. The Youth Program, Windows-to-Opportunity, is a community-based mentorship program designed to engage BIPOC youth, ages 15 to 24, in the arts, culture and technology. DESCRIPTION Windows-to-Opportunity is a community-based mentorship program that… View Article
Tags: arts, Black youth, mentorship, non profit, program coordination
July 19, 2024
DATAHUB
Explore and discover accessible data about Ontario youth! DATA DASHBOARDGRAB + GO RESOURCESFAQSWelcome to the Data Hub by YouthREX! The Data Hub provides the community sector with accessible data about Ontario youth that highlight and focus attention on trends and issues about young people. Data can be powerful tools to inform practices, programs, services, and policies… View Article
July 18, 2024
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 recent studies, 32 to 34% of children and youth in welfare systems identify as 2SLGBTQ+. However, this is likely an underrepresentation given that many 2SLGBTQ+ youth choose not to disclose their identity due to stigma, shame, or… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth, child welfare, equity, LGBTQ2S+ youth, welfare system
July 17, 2024
Upcoming 2024 Youth Summit for Mother Earth
The 2024 Youth Summit for Mother Earth is now open for registration! This in-person, cross-cultural event is planned and hosted by Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth leaders from across Ontario. This event is part of the Youth Circle for Mother Earth (YCME), which is run in collaboration with four partners: Ontario Nature, the Indigenous Environmental Institute… View Article
Tags: conservation, dialogue, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous-led
PARticipating in My Mental Health Care
This toolkit was published by mindyourmind. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOL: PARticipating in My Mental Health Care was designed to help young people in Ontario and across Canada find and access mental health and addiction services and support best suited for them. This toolkit includes a variety of information, reflective activities, and fillable… View Article
July 15, 2024
Red Shoes Rock Ottawa
Join us on FASD Awareness Day to build awareness and celebrate the strengths of people with FASD! Bring your own picnic and enjoy complimentary beverages and ice cream. Let’s come together for a day of fun, community, and support! Date: September 8, 2024 Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Beach,… View Article
Tags: family engagement, FASD, FASD Awareness
July 11, 2024
South Asian Young Women’s Employment Learning Circles – Opportunity to Participate
Calling all South Asian and Tamil women and gender diverse individuals (ages 18-30) in Peel, York Region, Toronto, and Durham! About the research project: SATWC is conducting leading research on young South Asian + Tamil women and gender diverse communities (ages 18 – 30) across the GTA. If you have any questions or want to… View Article
Tags: career development, employment experiences, research project, south asian, Sri Lankan Tamil youth
CTYS Director, Client Services and Quality Improvement – Job Opportunity
The Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is hiring for an exciting job opportunity: Director, Client Services and Quality Improvement! Central Toronto Youth Services is an award winning non-for-profit community-based accredited Children’s Mental Health organization that serves Toronto’s most vulnerable youth ages 13- 17 and young adults ages 18 -24 and their families across Toronto. As… View Article
Tags: client services, quality improvement, social work, youth mental health
Embedding Evaluation Checklist
This tool was developed by Evaluation Support Scotland. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOL: Does your organisation have proportionate evaluation plans in place? Do they routinely build time for evaluation into project plans and funding applications? Does everyone who should be involved (staff and/or volunteers) know the language of evaluation, and get included in… View Article
July 10, 2024
Making It Stick – Embedding Evaluation Wheel
This tool was developed by Evaluation Support Scotland. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOL: The Embedding Evaluation diagnostic tool is designed to help organisations reflect on what in their organisation is helping make evaluation happen and what could be improved. Shade in the segments to reflect your performance on each element: 1 = poor,… View Article
Making It Stick – A Guide to Embedding Evaluation
This toolkit was developed by Evaluation Support Scotland. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This guide is for people who have a role in making sure that evaluation is embedded into everyday practice within an organisation. It shows how to get staff, volunteers, and trustees to embed evaluation into your organisation’s day-to-day work. Within… View Article
Mind Check 1-2, 1-2
This video was produced by Citizen Minutes and commissioned by Hot Docs. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: With nearly three million followers and several celebrity endorsements, rapper Akintoye is an internet sensation. Through his vulnerable art, he inspires young people to use their voices to bring awareness to mental health struggles. Watch the… View Article
A Rocky Path: Understanding Access to Education Challenges for Newcomer Children & Youth
This report was prepared by the FCJ Youth Network and funded by Maytree. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The report presents FCJ Youth Network’s latest evaluation assessing access to education for newcomer youth and children in Ontario and continues the work started in 2016. This year’s evaluation rates the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary… View Article
SAFER Project: Preventing and Addressing Gender-Based Violence
This video was produced by Wisdom2Action. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Safer Access for Everyone in the Rainbow Project (SAFER) was a three-year (2021-2024) capacity-building initiative funded by the Women’s Program at Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). Through SAFER, Wisdom2Action (W2A), in partnership with Access Open Minds, the Canadian Centre for Gender… View Article
SAFER Project: How Can I Be a Good Bystander When 2SLGBTQIA+ Students are Targeted?
This video was produced by Wisdom2Action. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Queer and trans students are often targets of bullying and harassment in their schools. As an educator you can help address and prevent some of the harm caused by this violence by being a good bystander and stepping in when violence occurs…. View Article
SAFER Project: Creating a SAFER Classroom to Prevent Gender-Based Violence Against 2SLGBTQIA+ Students
This video was produced by Wisdom2Action. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Creating a safe classroom starts before discrimination shows up. Make it clear that you accept and affirm all students and that your classroom is an inclusive and welcoming place for 2SLGBTQ+ students because many identify school as an unsafe place. Safer Access… View Article
A Roadmap for Transformative Change: Canada’s Black Justice Strategy
This report was published by the Department of Justice, Government of Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report was developed by the external Steering Group of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy and includes 114 recommendations to address anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination that has led to the overrepresentation of Black people in Canada’s… View Article
Consultation on Canadian Youth Mental Health Fund
The Government of Canada is working to implement a new fund that aims to break down barriers that stop youth from asking for help or receiving mental health care. They are consulting with people 16 years of age and older to gather perspectives on priority areas to improve youth mental health. Your feedback will help… View Article
Tags: mental health fund, mental health funding, mental health priorities, mental health program, youth mental health
Urban Alliance on Race Relations – Muslim Youth Fellowship Opportunity
Urban Alliance on Race Relations has extended the deadline until July 31, 2024 for their Muslim Youth Fellowship Opportunity! The Muslim Youth Fellowship is a political and professional skill building program that provides Muslim youth located in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a 12-week paid placement with Toronto City Council between… View Article
Tags: Muslim youth, politics, public policy, youth engagement
July 8, 2024
Employment Opportunity at CTYS – Community Case Manager, Youth Justice Program
The Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) has an exciting job opportunity to share: Community Case Manager, Youth Justice! Community Case Manager, Youth Justice Program Full Time – Contract (2 years) (35 hours a week) OPSEU Bargaining Unit position with full benefits Start Date: August 2024 Salary Range: $ 63,108.52- $75,355.35 Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is an… View Article
Tags: black mental health, community support, criminal justice, Mental Health, youth justice
Access Alliance Social Worker Job Opportunity
Access Alliance is hiring a social worker! Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services (AAMHCS) is a Community Health Centre that is committed to and works to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities. We do this by facilitating access to services and addressing systemic inequities. The Centre envisions a… View Article
Tags: job opportunity, social work, social worker
July 5, 2024
Post-Doctoral Fellow Opportunity
Post-Doctoral Fellow (SRI) – The Family Navigation Project (FNP) – Temporary Full-time Sunnybrook is hiring a Post-Doctoral Fellow to work with us on a CIHR-funded research study that will implement and evaluate the Family Navigation Project in the Sudbury-Manitoulin region in Ontario. The Family Navigation Project is a service for youth ages 11-29 and their… View Article
Tags: family navigation, fellowship, Mental Health, post-doctoral
Youth Board of Directors Opportunity
Plan International Canada is recruiting a Youth Member to join their Board of Directors! Organization: Plan International Canada Location: In-person, Toronto office Status: 3-year term starting November 2024 What can you expect from a leading organization in the global movement to advance children’s rights and equality for girls? Join Plan International Canada and make your… View Article
Tags: empowerment, youth leadership
July 2, 2024
Newcomer Coding Training Program
Are you a newcomer youth aged 15-30 looking to break into the IT sector? TNO (The Neighbourhood Organization) and United Way Greater Toronto offers an exclusive program to equip you with both technical and soft skills to ensure your success! 🗓 Online Training Starts: July 2, 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🌟… View Article
Tags: coding, newcomer youth
June 28, 2024
Employment Opportunities at CTYS
The Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is hiring for 2 exciting job opportunities! Youth and Family Counsellor, Pride & Prejudice Program Full Time – Permanent (28 hours a week) OPSEU Bargaining Unit position Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 28, 2024 Youth Support Worker, Relationship Skills for Violence Prevention (RSVP) with Youth Justice Programs Full Time –… View Article
Tags: counsellor, frontline youth workers, youth support worker
June 26, 2024
State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey!
Your data is powerful and can help shape our sector’s future! Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) has launched their annual state of the sector survey: 2024 realities for Ontario’s nonprofit sector. Without data from ALL nonprofits, including charities, grassroots groups, volunteer-run organizations, nonprofit social enterprises, and nonprofit co-operatives in Ontario with a mission to serve a… View Article
Tags: data, non profit, nonprofit, Ontario, Survey, youth sector, youth work, youth-serving sector
June 20, 2024
Gender-based Violence Against Racialized Migrant Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People with Disabilities & D/deaf People
This toolkit was developed by the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This National Toolkit is for im/migrant and refugee-serving sector staff and volunteers across Canada working with racialized im/migrant and refugee women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities and D/deaf people. Since the first point of… View Article
June 18, 2024
Engaging Youth to Promote Healthy Masculinities and End Gender-Based Violence
This report was published by the Learning Network. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This Backgrounder explores patriarchal and healthy masculinities, the impacts of patriarchal masculinities on gender-based violence (GBV), and the role of youth in promoting healthy masculinities. It also spotlights White Ribbon’s intensive and gender-transformative curriculum on healthy masculinities and discusses its… View Article
“Meet Them Where They Are At”: Reimagining the Child Welfare System
This podcast episode was produced by the Learning Network. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: In this podcast episode, Thaila Dixon-Eeet discusses critical youth-centering and community development with youth survivors based on their work with the Collective of Child Welfare Survivors. Instead of infantilizing or tokenizing youth, Thaila shares how critical youth-centering involves capacity-building… View Article
Measuring Youth Development: How Out-of-School Time Programs Collect and Use Data
This report was published by Child Trends. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Out-of-school-time (OST) programs and their funders rely on sound data to make decisions about everything from professional development and student recruitment to the selection of activities to offer students. Programs operate at a range of times (before and after school, weekends,… View Article
Community Innovation Fund Impact Report: Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF)
This report was published by Tamarack Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report explores the impact of 58 Community Innovation and Scaling Projects that have been funded and completed between 2020 – 2024 as part of the Tamarack Institute’s 5-year Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) Initiative. The CBYF Community Innovation Fund Impact… View Article
Seven Strategies for Supporting Youth in Moments of Global Unrest
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This Evidence Brief summarizes seven strategies for supporting young people in moments of global unrest. Developed by Arielle Anucha and Hajar Seiyad, Research Assistants at YouthREX.
Tags: activism, Advocacy, anti-Arab, anti-oppression, anti-Palestine, anti-Palestinian hate, anti-Zionism, antisemitism, global crises, global unrest, Islamophobia, Israel-Hamas, Palestine, social media use, youth engagement, youth mental health, youth work
June 17, 2024
Challenging Antisemitism in Youth Work
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This Evidence Brief describes five practices grounded in principles of social justice and anti-oppressive practice for youth workers to challenge antisemitism and support Jewish youth. The Evidence Brief is framed by… View Article
Tags: anti-oppressive work, anti-Zionism, antisemitism, Jewish communities, Jewish youth, youth work
Poetry Open Mic Queer Pride Edition
Welcome to the Poetry Open Mic Queer Pride Edition! Join us at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre for an evening of powerful spoken word performances celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or a first-timer, this event is the perfect space to share your voice and stories. Let’s come together to honor our identities, experiences, and… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQ+ Communities, poetry, toronto pride
June 14, 2024
Programs for Black 2SLGBTQ+ Youth – Workshop Series
The East Mississauga Community Health Centre has launched a series of workshops that are specifically designed for Black 2SLGBTQ+ Youth (aged 18-29) who live in Peel Region. Our upcoming session is on Saturday July 22, 2024 from 5-8 PM, and will be located at Mississauga Valley Community Centre (1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard). This friendly volleyball and… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth, Black communities, black mental health, financial literacy, youth physical activity
Visioning Transformative Youth Work: Design Day Story
This report was published by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: YouthREX’s Collaborative Design Day on September 6th, 2023, brought together youth sector stakeholders in Ontario to explore the joys, challenges, and tensions of youth work. Through storytelling and design thinking principles, we worked together to collaboratively craft a vision for creative and viable… View Article
Tags: community event, design day, design thinking, event, problem, storytelling, youth work, youth workers
June 13, 2024
TAKE 5: Visioning Transformative Youth Work — Insights from the Ontario Youth Sector Study
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: YouthREX’s Visioning Transformative Youth Work: Collaborative Design Day on September 6th, 2023, brought together youth sector stakeholders to explore the joys, challenges, and tensions of youth work. The goals were to connect youth workers in an inclusive and supportive environment to imagine the… View Article
Tags: Community Research, community-engaged, Ontario Youth Compass, research project, youth research
TAKE 5: Visioning Transformative Youth Work — Celebrating, Reflecting, Resisting
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: YouthREX’s Visioning Transformative Youth Work: Collaborative Design Day on September 6th, 2023, brought together youth sector stakeholders to explore the joys, challenges, and tensions of youth work. The goals were to connect youth workers in an inclusive and supportive environment to imagine the… View Article
Tags: frontline, youth work, youth workers
Enhancing Youth Employability Through Sport
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This Evidence Brief summarizes the value of sport to develop employable skills in young people, and strategies to enhance youth employability through sports programming.
Tags: employability, Employment, employment pathway, employment skills, employment support, life skills, sport, sports programs, youth employ
10 Week Paid Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Brook Restoration 2024-2024 Pre-Apprenticeship Program is open now! They offer a 10 Week Paid Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program: 2 weeks of training and certification, 8 weeks of placement. The in-class and hands-on training Program includes training, toolkit & certifications. Brook is offering 150 young adults (ages 16-29) a 10-week paid Pre-Apprenticeship Program that will provide insightful… View Article
Tags: construction, newcomer youth, racialized communities, skilled trades
June 7, 2024
2SLGBTQ+ Youth Events – June 2024
Sherbourne Health and the Supporting Our Youth (SOY) program have some upcoming youth events for Pride! Please see below for more details: Wonderland: Pride Prom 2024 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Event (Ages 14-21) June 25, 2024 @ 6:30-10:00pm Buddies In Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander Street, Toronto) Drop-in / No Registration Required Youth Pride Stage Church… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQ+ Communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth
June 4, 2024
25 Years: A Day of Music, Celebration & Philanthropy
Community Music Schools of Toronto is celebrating 25 years of helping kids thrive through music at Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East, in Toronto. 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Regent Park Student Recital 2:00pm – 5:00pm: Community Events 5:00pm: Free Performance by Jully Black 6:30pm – 9:00pm: Fundraising Event* (tickets required) *Featuring legendary Canadian rapper, singer, and… View Article
Tags: arts programming, community arts, community event, community music, community-based, Regent Park, Toronto youth program
June 3, 2024
Regent Park Scholarship – TCHC and TRIDEL
The Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) and TRIDEL Regent Park Scholarship is open now! Who is eligible: This scholarship is available to TCHC tenants ages 17 and older who meet the following criteria: Current or relocated (due to revitalization) TCHC tenants of the Regent Park community Resident in good standing Entering or enrolled in a full-… View Article
Tags: scholarship opportunity, TCHC
May 31, 2024
2024 Young Gifted and Black Scholarship
The 2024 Young Gifted and Black Scholarship is here! In collaboration with the Black Education Fund, Parents of Black Children Canada (PoBC) proudly announces the 2024 Young, Gifted and Black Scholarship. This initiative aims to support the academic endeavours of young Black individuals in Canada. Scholarship Details: PoBC is offering five $1000 Young, Gifted… View Article
Tags: Black Students, scholarship opportunity
May 27, 2024
Employment Opportunity at CTYS – Youth Outreach Worker
The Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) has an exciting job opportunity to share! They are recruiting for the following role: Youth Outreach Worker, R.I.T.E.S. Youth Justice Pilot Program Full Time – Contract ending September 30th 2024 (35 hours a week) Bargaining Unit: Program Coordinator Positions Available: 2 Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 7, 2024 You can also access the… View Article
Intersectional Identities ft. Leo Edwards
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This video, featuring social worker, clinical therapist, lecturer, and diversity and equity consultant Leo Edwards, explores Intersectional Identities. How might we centre the whole stories of Black youth in our practices and programs? Intersectional Identities is one of the four themes featured in YouthREX’s… View Article
Tags: Centering Black Youth Wellbeing, intersectionality
May 23, 2024
Allyship ft. Vidya Shah
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This video, featuring educator, scholar, and activist Dr. Vidya Shah, explores Allyship. How might non-Black allies/accomplices/advocates centre the voices and experiences of Black youth, families, and communities? Allyship is one of the four themes featured in YouthREX’s Call-In-Cards for Anti-Black Racism Action. The Call-In-Cards centre critical… View Article
Harmful Assumptions and Stereotypes of Black Youth
This factsheet was created by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Anti-Black racism manifests in the lives of Black youth in numerous ways, including through the enactment and reproduction of harmful assumptions and stereotypes, often experienced as gendered racial microaggressions — subtle forms of discrimination in brief, everyday exchanges that are based on the… View Article
Tags: anti-Black racism, assumptions, belonging, Black youth, Centering Black Youth Wellbeing, microaggressions, racial microaggressions, racial stereotypes, stereotypes
Call for Research Participants
University of Toronto Master’s student Goji Anandarajah is recruiting participants for their research study examining help-seeking experiences for mental illness among Sri Lankan Tamil youth. Participants will be compensated with a $20.00 gift card! Requirements: Ages between 18-24 Second generation Sri Lankan Tamil Canadian (born in Canada) Previous experience of seeking help for your mental… View Article
Tags: BIPOC youth, mental health support, Sri Lankan Tamil youth
Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) – Job Opportunity
Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) has an exciting job opportunity. Manager, Client Services – Community Counselling Programs Full Time – Permanent (35 hours a week) Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 14, 2024 You can access the posting on the CTYS website’s Careers section at https://ctys.org/about-us/careers/. To Apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application via… View Article
Tags: job opportunity, Mental Health
Disconnected Youth in Urban Areas: Can Youth Councils Enhance Connections to School and Work?
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? Disconnected youth are those who are not engaged in employment, education, or training, often referred to as NEET youth in Canadian… View Article
Tags: disconnection, education, Employment, NEET youth, youth advisory committees, youth councils, youth engagement
May 22, 2024
Sankofa: Africentric Approaches with Young Black Women
Sankofa: Affirming the Power of Afrocentric Healing Dive into the transformative power of Africentric care with the incredible Amma Gyamfowa. Discover how embracing African-centered values, beliefs, and evidence-based practices can enhance mental health and empower Black young women, non-binary youth, and their families. Location: Virtual Date: May 28, 2024 Time: 2PM-4PM To register, please complete… View Article
Tags: black mental health, Black women
May 21, 2024
Practicum Student Opportunity – Naseeha Mental Health
Are you currently enrolled in a mental health or social services related degree? Are you interested in completing your placement in an organization dedicated to serving the Muslim community? Are you passionate about mental health? Naseeha Mental Health is now taking applications for students to complete their placement hours beginning in September 2024! Apply by… View Article
Tags: addiction, Mental Health, Muslim youth, practicum opportunity
May 15, 2024
Project Canoe Youth Summer Program
Project Canoe provides youth with opportunities to build self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-love through the power of educational and therapeutic outdoor programming. Project Canoe is a Toronto-based program that brings youth who are facing social, emotional, behavioural, systemic and/or financial barriers on canoe trips in the stunning wilderness of Algonquin Park, Ontario, during the summer. The… View Article
Tags: canoe, wilderness, youth engagement
May 13, 2024
Voices of Freedom: A Storyteller’s Soiree
REST Centres presents Voices of Freedom, the final showcase and graduation event for the young storytellers in the REST Centres program, “My Story, My Power: Strength in Storytelling.” The stories showcased in this event represent the vast landscape of experiences born from Black youth homelessness and poverty, including tales of displacement and diaspora, social trials… View Article
Tags: art, Centering Black Youth Wellbeing, music, spoken word, storytelling
Allyship ft. Likwa Nkala
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This video, featuring Toronto Community Housing General Manager (and former manager of the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program) Likwa Nkala, explores Allyship. How might non-Black allies/accomplices/advocates centre the voices and experiences of Black youth, families, and communities? Allyship is one of the four themes featured… View Article
A Guide to The Call-In-Cards for Anti-Black Racism Action
This toolkit was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This guide outlines how to use the Call-In-Cards for Anti-Black Racism Action, part of The Kit for Centering Black Youth Wellbeing by YouthREX. The Call-In-Cards are four decks of 16 cards across four themes. Each of the 16 cards features a scenario on one… View Article
May 10, 2024
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