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Supporting Youth Wellbeing in the Climate Crisis: Critical Understandings and Hopeful Practices
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: Climate change is a crisis – an urgent political, social, economic, environmental, and existential issue. Youth wellbeing is uniquely impacted by this crisis, as young people have limited access to institutional power to intervene and are set to inherit the worst of its effects as they… View Article
Tags: climate activism, climate anxiety, Climate Change, climate crisis, Climate Justice, eco-anxiety, youth engagement, youth mental health, youth wellbeing, youth-led movements, youth-led organizing
April 5, 2024
Strategies to Promote Transferable Life Skills in Youth Sport Programming
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 strategies that can be used to promote life skills development in youth sport programming across a continuum of life skills development and transfer by Corliss Bean, Sara… View Article
Tags: coaching, life skills development, physical education, sport programs, youth sports
Community Healing and Unity Grants
City of Toronto, Community Safety and Wellbeing Unit and Community Funding Unit Social Development, Finance & Administration is currently accepting applications for their Community Health & Unity Grants until April 15, 2024 @ noon! “Canadians deserve to be safe in their communities. Today, marks the first National Day Against Gun Violence in Canada, which… View Article
Tags: economic empowerment, future leaders, gun violence, healing, leadership development
School Health Grant for Youth
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is accepting applications for the School Health Grant for Youth, which provides Canadian youth, ages 13 to 19 and enrolled in grades 9 to 12 or Secondary 3 to 6 in Quebec, the opportunity to apply for up to $1500 of grant funding. The goal of the grant… View Article
Tags: emerging community leaders, empowerment, leadership development
April 3, 2024
Identify ‘N Impact Youth Awards
The 2024 Identify ‘N Impact Awards are open now! The City of Toronto through the Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC) will be holding our 25th Anniversary Gala and Identify ‘N Impact Awards this year where we will honour the contributions that Black, Indigenous and equity-deserving youth make to Toronto. Our goal is to create a legacy… View Article
Tags: BIPOC youth, Black youth, city of toronto, empowerment, equity, helping toronto youth, Indigenous Youth
April 2, 2024
Climate Champions Youth Fellowship 2024
Applications NOW OPEN for the Climate Champions Youth Fellowship 2024! Young people and future generations are environmental stewards of the future. Many are also leaders and subject matter experts today. The Climate Champions Team, in support of the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, are committed to strengthening youth agency in climate action. Elevating and empowering… View Article
Tags: climate activism, leadership development, youth leadership
April 1, 2024
Mmere Dane: Supporting Black Youth on a Restorative Journey – Facilitator Resource & Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by Delta Family Resource Centre in partnership with Peacebuilders International (Canada), For Youth Initiative, and Helping Neighbourhoods Implement Change. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child compliance process identified that Black and Indigenous youth are overrepresented in Canada’s Criminal Justice system…. View Article
March 28, 2024
Toronto Urban Work Summit
Unlocking the Future of Work! Dive into a transformative experience designed by young innovators for young innovators. Our summit is a unique think-and-do tank powered by the latest Urban Work Index, focusing on the future of work in urban settings. Who can attend? Youth aged between 16-29, who are passionate about shaping the future of… View Article
Tags: Employment, Youth Employment, youth futures
Mitigating Mental Health and Wellbeing Challenges Among Young Populations: A Scan of Youth-Led Initiatives Across Canada to Inform Psychosocial Program Development
Youth across Canada are developing creative initiatives that address blind spots and inadequacies in youth mental health services and support, yet few have been formally documented. This study fills this gap, compiling and distilling learnings from youth-led initiatives about the approaches and spaces they have created to support the mental health and wellbeing needs of… View Article
March 27, 2024
Sexuality Education for Disabled Children and Youth in Ontario, Canada: Addressing Epistemic Injustice Through School-Based Sexuality Education
While conversations pertaining to school-based sexuality education are becoming more prominent, the experiences of disabled children and youth are still under-discussed in research. Despite disabled childhood studies emerging as a field of inquiry, there is still a lack of critical conversation pertaining to disabled students’ sexuality education within their respective schooling. This article draws from… View Article
Imagining Spaces Created for Queer Métis Youth
Educational spaces, both formal and informal, are not always welcoming to queer Métis youth, especially to those youth who connect more to hip-hop cultures than those activities like jigging and beading which are often held up as pillars of Métis culture. This article draws on conversations with youth, conducted as part of doctoral research using… View Article
Young People’s Engagement in Online Research: Challenges and Lessons from Conducting Focus Groups with Young People Online
Online qualitative focus groups are a method which has been increasingly used, especially since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, including in research with young people. Studies have reflected upon the challenges of conducting online qualitative research with young people, often drawing on experiences from the pandemic’s earlier stages. This article reflects upon the challenges… View Article
Youth Preferences for Healthcare Providers and Healthcare Interactions: A Qualitative Study
Patient-physician relationships in healthcare can influence healthcare provision, patient engagement, and health outcomes. Little is known about youth preferences on types and characteristics of their healthcare providers. The aim of this study was to assess youth perspectives on preferences for and interactions with their healthcare providers. We posed 5 open-ended questions to 1,163 MyVoice participants,… View Article
Teaching about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People: Implications for Canadian Educators
The 2019 National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls called on educators at all levels to raise awareness about the phenomenon of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people (MMIWG2S) and its root causes as connected to centuries of colonial violence and ongoing systemic discrimination. This article responds to that… View Article
Data Hub – Demographics
Explore and discover accessible data about Ontario youth! DATA DASHBOARDGRAB + GO RESOURCESFAQSDEMOGRAPHICS OF YOUTH IN ONTARIO The Data Stories in this section highlight some of the shifting demographic patterns of Ontario youth (from 2006 to 2021), and include an exploration by age group, gender, place of birth, racial and Indigenous identities, as well as… View Article
March 26, 2024
Toronto Youth STEM and Innovation Conference 2024
The The Toronto Youth Stem & Innovation Conference (TYSIC) is BACK!! We are so excited to have students from all across Toronto and the GTA learn more about STEM and potential STEM careers! The Toronto Youth Stem & Innovation Conference (TYSIC) is a high school student-run conference. We introduce high school students to current… View Article
Tags: conference, education system, helping toronto youth, leadership, STEM
Become the Next SYP Ambassador for CNNTD!
Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD) is recruiting a Canadian Student and Young Professional (SYP) Ambassador. The volunteer role has specific responsibilities such as to: Implement and encourage awareness of NTDs within the student and young professional community in Canada. Take a lead in engaging with peers on the issue of NTDs, especially on… View Article
Tags: critical youth work, leadership, leadership development, youth leaders
March 25, 2024
Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act – Final Report of the Expert Panel
This report was published by the Expert Panel to conduct the legislative review of the Cannabis Act. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In view of the wide-ranging impacts of the change from prohibition to legal, regulated access, Parliament established a requirement for the Cannabis Act (the Act) to be reviewed three (3) years… View Article
HEART Lab Participant Recruitment
RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: Healthcare experiences of parents/caregivers and children and youth who are racialized or a Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Colour (BIPOC) with a disability/ies Decolonizing Childhood Disability: Exploring the Healthcare Experiences of Racialized Children with Disabilities from the Perspective of Policy, Patients, Parents, Health Providers, and Health Policymakers If you are: 12-24… View Article
Tags: BIPOC, Research Study, youth with disabilities
March 21, 2024
Best Practices Checklist: For Healthcare Providers Working with Young People Who (May or May Not) Use Drugs
This toolkit was developed by Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: CSSDP created this resource for healthcare providers in collaboration with the Canadian Substance Use Resource and Knowledge Exchange Centre and Canadian Public Health Association. This checklist for people working in healthcare can support assessing how equipped… View Article
Ounce of Prevention Youth Justice Symposium
Calling all youth workers and those interested in the youth justice system! Join Delta Family Resource Centre and community partners for the Ounce of Prevention (OZ) Youth Justice Symposium as we celebrate the success of the OZ project, an initiative transforming the youth justice system. Registration is FREE! Discover the keys to success, from a… View Article
Tags: Black youth, community workers, criminal justice, justice worker, mental health support, restorative justice, social justice
March 20, 2024
RiseUp: Kids Help Phone’s Action Plan for Supporting Black Youth
This report was published by Kids Help Phone. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Informed by the Black Advisory Council at Kids Help Phone, Black youth, Black community leaders, and Black organizations, RiseUp: Kids Help Phone’s Action Plan for Supporting Black Youth is how we celebrate and support young people of the Afro-diaspora in… View Article
March 19, 2024
Diabetes Action Canada Research to Action Fellowship
Embark on a transformative nine-month journey with Diabetes Action Canada’s inaugural Research to Action Fellowship, running from March to November 2024. This unique program is designed for individuals with a personal connection to diabetes, offering an opportunity to turn their experiences into powerful advocacy and knowledge mobilization. Whether you’re new to patient partnership in diabetes… View Article
Tags: fellowship, health and wellbeing, health promotion, Indigenous Communities, knowledge mobilization
Mentorship is key to improving social and economic outcomes for Black youth
Black youth in Canada experience poorer educational achievement than other children and youth, which leads to subsequent poor economic outcomes. A series of problems and barriers contribute to poor educational outcomes. These include negative attitudes of teachers towards Black youth, lack of African-Canadian history and culture in the educational curriculum, low teacher expectations of Black… View Article
Tags: Black youth, mentorship
Join the Prime Minister’s Youth Council!
The Federal Youth Secretariat is now accepting applications for Cohort 7 of the Prime Minister’s Youth Council (PMYC). The deadline to apply is April 14, 2024, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). The PMYC is a group of youth from across Canada who provide non-partisan advice to inform the Government of Canada’s approach to addressing key… View Article
Tags: opportunity, politics, youth engagement
March 18, 2024
Youth Opportunities Fund Grants
YOF prioritizes investing in projects that positively impact youth or parents, guardians and caregivers with the following intersecting lived experiences or identities: being in conflict or at risk of being in conflict with the law, being in contact, or at risk of being in contact with child welfare services being at-risk of dropping out or… View Article
March 15, 2024
African Community Services of Peel is Hiring : Youth Program Coordinator
African Community Services of Peel (ACS) is a not-profit community based charitable agency that serves the settlement needs of the Black/African community in Peel. We work to advance the well-being and social integration of newcomers by providing a full range of outreach, support, counselling, information and referral services. The agency’s offices are located in Brampton…. View Article
African Community Services of Peel is Hiring : Settlement Counsellor
African Community Services of Peel is a not-profit community based charitable organization that serves the settlement needs of the Black/African community in Peel. We work to advance the well-being and social integration of newcomers by providing a full range of outreach, support, counselling, information and referral services. The agency’s offices are located in Brampton. We… View Article
Supporting Youth Wellbeing in the Climate Crisis: Six Key Understandings and Five Promising Practices
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 outlines critical youth work approaches to supporting youth wellbeing in the climate crisis by summarizing six key understandings and five promising practices. Developed by Laura Glover for YouthREX,… View Article
Tags: climate activism, climate anxiety, Climate Change, climate crisis, Climate Justice, eco-anxiety, youth engagement, youth mental health, youth wellbeing, youth-led movements, youth-led organizing
March 14, 2024
3 New Job Opportunities with Armagh
Armagh is a non-profit, supportive transitional housing program, providing housing and services to women with or without children who have been victims of family violence. Armagh is hiring for three roles: Community Development Manager, Housing Coordinator, and Transitional Housing Support Worker. They are looking for a full-time Community Development Manager: This person plays a… View Article
Tags: housing, Mental Health, public gender-based violence, support, women's rights
March 13, 2024
A Healing Space for Black Social Workers, Therapists & Child/Youth Workers
The University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW) Alumni Association Event Series 2023-2024 presents a workshop by Amma Gyamfowa, BSW, MSW, RSW: “Fried Kokoo for the Mind & Soul”! Fried Kokoo for the Mind & Soul explores Black mental health and well-being through the analogy of fried plantain. Adapted for diverse ages, the… View Article
Tags: Black communities, black mental health, mental health support, social worker, youth worker
Never Again Youth Summit
Join Muslim Children’s Aid and Support Services at the Never Again Youth Summit: Unite, share, learn and advocate for peace. A Transformative event for Canadian Youth. #NeverAgain Join us at the Never Again Youth Summit, a transformative event for Canadian youth and young adults, dedicated to the imperative of ‘Never Again.’ Explore historical and current… View Article
Tags: BIPOC youth, community dialogue, helping ontario youth, human rights, Muslim youth
March 12, 2024
Inspired By HER Toronto 2024
Inspired by HER, presented by the BeaYOUtiful Foundation, is a FREE city-wide conference open to female and non-binary identifying youth ages 8-12, that is focused on building self-love, self-worth and confidence. The event features three rotating workshops that the attendees move through, each key note speaker highlighting a diverse range of topics including embracing failure as success,… View Article
Tags: empowerment, gender diverse youth, girls, leadership, non-binary youth
March 11, 2024
Reimagining Positive Youth Development and Life Skills in Sport through a Social Justice Lens
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? The positive youth development framework – a strength-based and intentional approach that promotes positive outcomes and engages youth in the contexts… View Article
Tags: coaching, life skills development, physical education, positive youth development, social justice, sport, youth physical activity, youth sport
In Our Hands: Conversations on Climate Unity
This video was published by Open Protest Network. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This video features six young people in conversation about the climate crisis, climate activism, and the impacts and opportunities for youth. The video is a collaborative effort between Dena Arya at Nottingham Trent University, Jijo (Director), and Open Protest Network.
Tags: climate activism, Climate Justice
March 8, 2024
Supporting Youth Wellbeing in the Climate Crisis: Critical Understandings and Hopeful Practices
Climate change is a crisis – an urgent political, social, economic, environmental, and existential issue. Youth wellbeing is uniquely impacted by this crisis, as young people have limited access to institutional power to intervene and are set to inherit the worst of its effects as they age. Join us for an exploration of critical understandings and hopeful practices… View Article
Tags: adult allyship, Climate Change, climate crisis, youth activism, youth mental health, youth wellbeing, youth-led movements, youth-led organizing
Survey: Duty to Report
If you have experience working in a role where you have a duty to report (i.e. working with children, youth, or parents), you are invited to complete an anonymous survey to support a research project to help improve understanding and practices around mandated reporting. This research is being conducted by Heather Bergen, Vanier Scholar and… View Article
Canadian-Born Black Populations: Educational Attainment and Earnings
This infographic was created by Statistics Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: This study uses the 2021 Census to describe the educational attainment and earnings of the Canadian-born Black population, focusing on three groups: those with at least one African-born parent (African-origin); those with at least one Caribbean-born parent (Caribbean-origin); and those whose… View Article
March 6, 2024
Social Worker Job Opportunities!
During #SocialWorkWeek WoodGreen Community Services is highlighting the work of Ontario’s 28,000 social workers and social service workers. In light of this, there are several open positions for Social Workers to join their team! Read each job posting description (here) for more information, especially under the heading ‘Community Care’.
Ubuntu: Healing Black Mental Health through Africentric Care
As part of Black Mental Health Week, you are invited to join Strides Toronto: Ubuntu: Healing Black Mental Health through Africentric Care Led by Registered Social Workers & Mental Health Therapists Amma Gyamfowa & Simone Donaldson African, Caribbean and Black identified communities across Canada hold rich histories, robust knowledge, systems of care and practices… View Article
Tags: african canadian, Black communities, black mental health
March 4, 2024
Equitable Approaches to Supporting the Learning Needs of Neurodivergent Youth
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 defines the term neurodivergent and summarizes three key messages and three equitable approaches to supporting the learning needs of neurodivergent youth.
Tags: equitable education, learning needs, neurodivergent, neurodiversity, pedagogy
Access to Social Services & Mental Health for Black Youth and Community
Join CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals to learn about accessing social services and mental health resources specifically tailored for Black youth and the community! This in-person event aims to shed light on important resources and support available. Let’s come together, share experiences, and learn how to navigate these essential services. Don’t miss out… View Article
Growing Mental Health Concerns among South Asian Children & Youth
Join Taylor-Massey & Oakridge Community Response Team (TMOCRT) in a face-to-face event tackling the rising mental health worries among South Asian kids & teens, because their well-being matters! Free admission! Date and time: Friday, March 1, 2024 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (EST) Location: Crescent Town Club, The Market Place, East York, ON, Canada… View Article
Tags: BIPOC youth, mental health awareness, mental health supports, south asian
February 28, 2024
Wanasah Black History Month event celebrating Mental Wellness!
Join Wanasah for its long awaited Black History Month event celebrating Mental Wellness together! When: Thursday, February 29, 2024, 4-6:30 PM (EST) Where: Regent Park Community Centre FREE SNACKS Gift Bags for the FIRST 50 Attendees! Click (here) for more information!
Tags: Black communities, Black History Month, Black youth mental health, mental health awareness
Employment Opportunities at CTYS
The Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) has exciting job opportunities and there is an extensive recruitment campaign aimed at finding qualified candidates for the following roles: Manager, Client Services- Pride & Prejudice; 2SLGBTQIA+ Program 0.8 FTE (28hours a week) Position: Permanent Management Role Positions available: 1 Youth and Family Counsellor, Community Outreach Full Time (35… View Article
Tags: community justice, Counselling, Hiring, job opportunity, Mental Health
Housing Bursary available
YOUth Belong is an inter-dependent living program for Black youth age 16-24 experiencing homelessness or precarious living. YOUth Belong utilizes an Afrocentric model that centres the identity and intersectionality of Black youth, while housing young people in community-based, inter-dependent scattered housing and Eva’s managed properties across the city. The mandate of the YOUth Belong program… View Article
February 23, 2024
Apprenticeship Session: Let’s Unleash Your Inner Skilled Trades Superstar!
Let’s Unleash Your Inner Skilled Trades Superstar! Join us with Apprentice Search– a free online job search and matching platform with an exclusive focus on apprenticeship trade positions in Canada & Trading Up In Trades-a not-for-profit organization located in the GTA serving Black Youth and Black Contractors within the Construction Trades Industry. Is an Apprenticeship Your… View Article
Tags: ApprenticeJourney, Apprenticeships, BuildingSkills, LearnWhileYouEarn
Passion and Resistance in Youth Work Research: For Grad Students
Join us for this engaging and interactive workshop designed for graduate students with an interest in critical youth studies and/or youth work. Organized by Adrienne Young, Ph.D. Student at York University and YouthREX Research Assistant, the workshop will feature Dr. Tania de St Croix, renowned critical youth studies and youth work scholar, author, youth worker,… View Article
Tags: community-based response, critical youth work, data collection, graduate studies, knowledge translation, Research, youth participatory action research, youth work research, youth work studies
February 22, 2024
Unique Stories: A Disability-Led Theatre Piece
Join us at the Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina (192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto) to hear the captivating, unique stories of young, disabled artists shared through song, puppetry, dance, comedy, and more. Stay afterwards for a talk back to share ideas about how these folk can amplify their message. There will be food, as well… View Article
Tags: live music, live theatre, music, performance, storytelling, youth living with a disability
February 21, 2024
Black In Policy: Celebrating Excellence and Addressing Challenges
Join The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University for the second annual Black In Policy event on Tuesday, February 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM! Black in Policy, hosted by the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University, is an in-person and live-streamed panel event showcasing the work and experiences of individuals of Black and African heritage in… View Article
Tags: Black communities, Black History Month, Networking, policy
Scarborough Celebrates Black History Month 2024
Join Scarborough MPPs for this Black History Month celebration. Expect to see special guests, performances, Meet ‘n Greet and more! In the spirit of this year’s theme “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”, you are invited to join Dr. Raymond Cho (Member of Provincial Parliament, Scarborough North) and Scarborough Caucus colleagues,… View Article
Tags: Black History Month, celebrate
February 20, 2024
Self-Care in the Black Community Course
The Collaborative Learning College at CAMH is hosting a Self-Care in the Black Community course! This course will explore the intersection of Blackness, self-care and mental health. We will unpack systemic challenges, including employment disparities and racism, while highlighting the unique mental health issues facing Black communities. The course aims to breakdown stigma and offer… View Article
Black Girls Drop Zone: Program for Black Girls to Elevate and Build Strong Foundations
Limited Spaces Available! Reserve Your Spot Today! Calling all Black girls aged 14-18! Join us for a workshop series designed just for you. Together, we’ll cultivate a space to enhance your well-being, nurture mental health, a journey of self-discovery and growth. Here’s what you can expect: March 4-Being Me-How to embrace and celebrate your unique… View Article
February 15, 2024
Find Your Path:Identify Personal Strengths to Advocate For Gender Justice
Find Your Path:Identify Personal Strengths to Advocate For Gender Justice is live for registration on Eventbrite! The workshop will be held virtually on Monday, February 26 at 4pm PST/7pm EST. This workshop is targeted to young advocates at the secondary and postsecondary levels, to assist them in discovering and leveraging their resources, capacities, values, and interests to conduct effective gender… View Article
Tags: gender justice, Workshop
February 14, 2024
Experiences Canada’s 2024 Winter Program
Our PD Conference June 7-9, 2024, in Ottawa, Ontario, Learning by Adventure, features a full agenda of practical sessions and inspiring speakers; there is still time to take advantage of our early bird pricing! Our 2024 National Hybrid Youth Forum on Reconciliation is now accepting applicants from youth ages 15-18. This unique blend of virtual webinars… View Article
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Free Course and Access to IBM Skillsbuild for Youth
“Unconscious Bias – What is it and how can you manage it?” This course offers valuable insights and practical strategies to recognize and mitigate unconscious bias, equipping youth with the knowledge and tools to promote diversity and inclusion in their personal and professional lives. We believe that providing access to quality education and skill-building opportunities… View Article
FIFSW Alumni Association Event Series 2023-2024: Healing through Afrocentric Care with Amma Gyamfowa
We are looking forward to our next lecture in the 2023-2024 Event Series, presented by the FIFSW Alumni Association, where we will be joined by Amma Gyamfowa, BSW, MSW, RSW in a talk titled, “Healing Through Afrocentric Care: Foundations of Afrocentric Care and its Impact on Black Communities and Practitioners” About the Speaker: Amma Gyamfowa is a Ghanaian-Canadian… View Article
Tags: Black communities, Lecture, Online
Frontlines Black History Month Event
On Thursday, February 29 from 5-8 PM (EST), join Weston Frontlines Centre to celebrate the rich heritage and achievements of Black individuals with a captivating in-person event with free food and live performances. Come join us for a captivating celebration of Black history at the Artscape Weston Commons! This in-person event will transport you through… View Article
Youth Engagement & Empowerment Event!
Canadian Race Relations Foundation & Wisdom Embassy Church are hosting a Youth Engagement & Empowerment event! The program centers on cross-cultural mentorship and youth-led dialogue. It includes workshops, cultural exchange sessions, and community-building events. Mentorship activities involve youth from diverse backgrounds sharing experiences, insights, and skills to foster intercultural understanding. The youth will gain… View Article
Tags: empowerment, helping toronto youth, mentorship
February 13, 2024
Wellbeing Conference: Applications Now Open!
South Asian & Tamil Women’s Collective is excited to be hosting their biggest wellbeing conference for over a 100 young South Asian and Tamil women + gender diverse communities (ages 15 to 30) at the Marriott Hotel in Markham on Saturday, March 23rd. This year’s event will include interactive speakers and workshops, a resource and job… View Article
February 9, 2024
Homelessness in Hiding: Our Youth Between the Cracks
This podcast is produced by the Restoration in Empowerment for Social Transition (REST) Centres. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: This podcast discusses youth homelessness in our communities and the people on the frontlines fighting against it. The mission of REST Centres is to help raise BIPOC youth out of housing insecurity in Peel Region…. View Article
Youth Engagement to Achieve Health Equity: Are Healthcare Organizations and Leaders Prepared?
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? Racialized youth experience significant health disparities across a range of outcomes. The onset of COVID-19 further exacerbated health inequities, exposing racialized… View Article
Tags: adultism, health equity, youth advisory council, youth engagement, youth participatory action research
A Conversation on Evaluation in Ontario’s Youth Sector
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX, in partnership with the Youth Opportunities Fund at Ontario Trillium Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: So often, we hear folks say, “Ugh, we hate evaluation!”, and we understand why! Evaluation can feel confusing, like extra work, disconnected from supporting youth and driven by misplaced accountability. But it doesn’t have… View Article
Tags: Evaluation, evaluation equity, youth program evaluation, youth sector evaluation
Black Youth Can – Networking Mixer
Join us for an exciting evening of networking and connection at the Black Youth Can – Networking Mixer! This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity for young black individuals to meet, network, and exchange ideas in a relaxed and informal setting. Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2024 Time: 6 PM – 9PM Location: 114 Richmond St…. View Article
Tags: Black youth, mentorship, Networking
February 7, 2024
Impact Youth – Calling All Young Leaders and Youth Allies!
EVENT DETAILS: Are you a leader and want to see the best in our next gen youth? Be a part of Impact Youth, an initiative to highlight youth entrepreneurship and champion for youth issues with Immigrant Women in Business and Growing Purposeful Leaders. On Friday, February 23 from 4-4:30 PM (EST), join a virtual panel… View Article
Tags: empowerment, entrepreneurship, immigrant, International Women's Day
Future of the North
This podcast is produced by Future North. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: Our podcast is a platform to amplify youth voices and further our mission of engaging youth to create change in our community. You will hear from all kinds of journeys and lived experiences. The pilot episode features Tanya Quesnel, one of… View Article
Black Youth Fellowship Launch 2024
Join Urban Alliance on Race Relations (UARR) to celebrate the launch of its new Black Youth fellowship cohort! In honour of Black History Month, UARR invites you to join us at our upcoming Black Youth Fellowship Launch event taking place on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 from 6 PM to 8 PM at City Hall (Committe… View Article
Tags: Black youth, empowerment, helping Black youth, helping toronto youth
February 6, 2024
Customized Evaluation Supports (CES): Ontario Program Profiles 2015-2017
This report was published by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report compiles Customized Evaluation Supports (CES) profiles of programs from across Ontario that YouthREX worked with from 2015-2017.
February 2, 2024
An Evaluation of the Advancing Equity, Building Youth Capacity Certificate For Youth Workers: A Program of the Transformative Community Education Network
This report was published by the Applied Social Welfare Research and Evaluation Group, York University. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report presents findings of the evaluation of the professional development certificate Advancing Equity, Building Youth Capacity, developed by the Transformative Community Education Network (TCEN) for frontline youth workers and direct services workers… View Article
An Evaluation of Cannabis and Youth – A Certificate for Youth Workers
This report was published by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report describes the findings of an exploratory evaluation of Cannabis and Youth: A Certificate for Youth Workers – a free online certificate collaboratively developed by Strides Toronto and YouthREX as part of the Cannabis Education Project funded by the Ontario Ministry of… View Article
Youth Sport Summit
The Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport, in partnership with YouthREX, is proud to host our first ever Youth Sport Summit. We look forward to welcoming you to Brock University’s campus on April 24th! Aligning with our theme of “Learn, Connect, Move!”, we invite post-secondary students, academics, community members, and professionals involved in youth sport… View Article
Tags: knowledge exchange, physical activity, physical education, sports, team sport, youth sports
PowerUp! Symposium
One Vision One Voice is thrilled to announce the fifth edition of the PowerUp! symposium. PowerUp! is for Black-identifying children and youth who are in care or actively involved with an Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agency or a Children’s Aid Society in Ontario. Youth participants must be connected to a worker at a CAS… View Article
Tags: Black Families, Black youth, child welfare, equity, equity deserving families, inclusion, social justice
Creating Safer Schools for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth: Free Professional Development (until March 31)
Creating Safer Schools for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth is a free professional development opportunity for teachers, staff, and administrators. Wisdom2Action is a consulting firm with a social enterprise commitment that works with non-profit and governmental organizations as well as other businesses to facilitate positive change and strengthen communities. They provide many services specializing in community engagement, creative… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth, capacity building, education, equity, inclusion, professional development
Building Bridges free Program for Parents of Afro-Caribbean descent and their children
Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC) invites you to embark on a transformative journey with our free workshop series, aimed at strengthening the bonds between Afro-Caribbean parents and their children. ️ Starting Date: February 8, 2024 Time: Thursdays, 4 pm – 6 pm Location: 2387 Eglington Avenue East, Scarborough, M1K 2M5 (Kennedy and Eglinton) Immerse yourself in sessions covering: Improving… View Article
February 1, 2024
Olympic Basketball Clinic
Team Canada Basketball athlete and 2x Olympian Nirra Fields has launched an Olympic basketball clinic for young girls and female-identifying youth. The goal is to grow opportunities for young girls and female-identifying youth in sports and empower youth through sports. The Basketball Clinic is open to youth of all backgrounds and skill levels, beginners to… View Article
Six Factors to Support the Mental Health & Resilience of Refugee Youth Experiencing Homelessness
This factsheet was created by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet was developed from “Perspectives of refugee youth experiencing homelessness: A qualitative study of factors impacting mental health and resilience” (2022) by Bushra M. Khan, Jordana Waserman, and Mitesh Patel in Frontiers in Psychiatry. Due to high rates of harmful and even… View Article
January 31, 2024
Here are some dos and don’ts to help tackle ableism
When we met each other in Grade 11 in Alberta, we were far from the typical high school success story. Heidi has cerebral palsy and was seen as too disabled for regular schools, and Michelle was a chronic truant and an activist. Soon, we became friends and made a pact to get our doctorates, which… View Article
Tags: ableism, critical youth work, disability, social justice, youth living with a disability
Solutions Lab
Join us at the Plan International Canada Solutions Lab, where we will gather to brainstorm and collaborate on innovative ideas to promote the right to education for refugee and internally displaced children around the world. Supported by Global Affairs Canada, this hybrid event gives you the option to join in person at Plan International Canada located… View Article
Tags: design day, design jam, design thinking, youth engagement
January 30, 2024
Black Student Mental Health Symposium Gathering & Round Table Discussion
Join us for a participative event on anti-Black racism and mental health, led by Equity, Diversity and Inclusion expert Marie Dasylva. This event aims to teach coping strategies and empower Black students, faculty, and staff to combat discrimination, microagressions, and racism in academia and other professional settings. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to… View Article
Tags: academia, anti-Black racism, Black youth, Black youth mental health, education system, post-secondary education
January 29, 2024
What It Means To Be a Muslim Youth in Canada: A Scoping Review of Empirical Studies
Our thematic analysis of the academic literature on Canadian Muslim youth aims to identify and describe the factors which contribute to the construction of identity among Muslim youth in Canada and make some research and policy recommendations to address this issue. In this review, we responded to the following questions: What is the current research… View Article
January 26, 2024
Examining Youth Sector Stakeholders’ Experiences in an Online Program Evaluation Certificate
Evaluation is a critical skill for practitioners, yet many youth workers lack sufficient training. The current study examined youth sector stakeholders’ experiences in an online program evaluation certificate. A total of 233 participants from six cohorts (i.e., three years) completed pre- and post-certificate surveys measuring their satisfaction and learnings from the certificate. Results revealed that… View Article
Improving Youth Service Navigation: A Guide for Community Organizations
This toolkit was developed by Tamarack Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Navigating the web of social services for youth can be challenging, and the Tamarack Institute has identified this as a common barrier for young people in this country. Our mission is to empower communities, youth organizations, municipalities, governments, young individuals, and… View Article
A Resident Engagement Workshop Toolkit: Exploring Power, Participation, Communication & Decision-Making
This toolkit was developed by the Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy Advisory Group and Social Planning Toronto. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This resource for community leaders and facilitators is a collaborative project by members of the Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy (TSNS) Advisory Group and Social Planning Toronto (SPT). This toolkit is the outcome… View Article
“I Feel Like I Was Targeted:” Black Youth Navigating Policing in Ontario, Canada
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? Racialized communities, particularly those that are Black and Indigenous, are disproportionately represented in the Canadian criminal justice system. Encounters with police… View Article
Tags: adultification, anti-Black racism, Black youth, Black youth mental health, criminal justice, police, policing, youth justice
From Crisis into Capacity: Final Report on Findings from Recent Research on E-Mentoring
This report was published by MENTOR. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: E-mentoring has, until recently, constituted a fairly small niche of the programmatic mentoring landscape. But nothing has spurred the adoption of virtual mentoring services more than the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020. Almost overnight, the nation’s mentoring… View Article
January 25, 2024
Beyond Knowledge: Preparing Students for an Uncertain Future
This report was published by the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This paper outlines an emerging vision, rooted in common aspirations shared in recent conversations across the Ontario Education Partner Discussion Table, and system priorities that education partners have identified to realize this emerging vision. Education Partner… View Article
Supporting Youth Experiencing Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence
This report was published by the Learning Network. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The internet is a space in which youth (ages 13 to 29) connect with others, express themselves, and assert themselves. But the internet feels less safe to some young people. Sometimes unwanted sexual comments or images, exposure to racist or… View Article
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Among Young People: Synthesizing the Research to Promote Digital Safety in Canada
This report was published by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is becoming increasingly common among Canada’s young people, evidencing the need to better understand the nature, frequency, impact, and response to this issue. In response,… View Article
Responding to Critical Incidents of Sexual Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions
This toolkit was developed by Courage to Act, led by Possibility Seeds. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Strong communication is so important in coordinating prevention and response efforts around gender-based violence (GBV). This workbook is designed to assist in creating a well-planned response to a critical incident and details the steps for the… View Article
Workshop Invitation: Finding Your Path – Identify Personal Strengths to Advocate for Gender Justice
“Finding Your Path: Identify Personal Strengths to Advocate For Gender Justice” is a workshop crafted to empower advocates at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Our focus is on helping participants discover and harness their skills and resources for effective gender justice advocacy. In the context of our workshop, “gender justice advocacy” encompasses issues affecting women,… View Article
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COMMUNITY PROGRAM EVALUATOR
Blackstone Foundation Library (BFL) A non-profit organization committed to empowering families by ensuring they are accurately represented in their educational materials and solidifying a more positive self-image by fostering cultural education through literacy and culturally specific programming. Our Philosophy: We have come to the undeniable truth that knowledge is power, however, our community Knowledge of… View Article
January 23, 2024
Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast Event
You are invited to join United Way Greater Toronto and the Federation of Black Canadians for our Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast Event, celebrating the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), a cause recognized by the government of Canada in 2018. During this breakfast event, we will explore the theme: Beyond the Decade:… View Article
Tags: Black communities, Black organizations, community event
January 19, 2024
Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund
Through the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF), the Laidlaw Foundation invests in opportunities for Indigenous youth to connect with their land, languages, and cultures, and each other. We want to support change-makers to engage in acts of decolonization, nation and community building, and cultural resurgence. More specifically, the IYCFF grants are for Indigenous… View Article
Lead with Pride: Best Practices for Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership
This report was published by Pride at Work Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In collaboration with our community and partners, Pride at Work Canada undertook a study on 2SLGBTQIA+ senior and executive leadership across multiple industries and sectors — the first study of its kind in Canada. Lead with Pride: Best Practices… View Article
January 18, 2024
Guidance for Conducting Trauma-and Violence-Informed Programs During a Pandemic, Natural Disaster, Crisis, or Other Emergency Situation
This toolkit was developed by the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children, Western University. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This guidance document has been developed for practitioners conducting community-based intervention programs during a crisis with individuals who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV). Economic, epidemiological, and environmental crises such… View Article
David Delisca – Spoken Word Performance
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: David Delisca performed during an online Teach-In hosted by YouthREX on December 7, 2023. David, born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, and residing in Scarborough, is a writer, poet, actor and humorist. A versatile artist, he uses stories… View Article
Tags: change-making, transformation, youth engagement, youth leadership
For Us, By Us: An Africentric Social Work Lens to Nurturing Black Youth
There is an urgent need to design programs and supports that centre and nurture Black youth through a culturally-responsive, Africentric lens. Join Amma Gyamfowa for an exploration of the holistic impact of Africentric social work and community programming on Black youth and families. Walk away with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the impact and… View Article
Tags: Black youth, Black youth mental health, Centering Black Youth Wellbeing, social work
ISCBC Healthy Habitats Community Service Grants Program
Do you know or work with youth who have innovative ideas to benefit the environment or their community? The Invasive Species Council of BC Healthy Habitats Community Service Grants program is accepting applications from youth across Canada, aged 15-30, for micro-grants of up to $5,000. Recipients will be supported in implementing their project with mentorship, professional… View Article
Tags: microgrant, social action project, youth-led, youth-led organizing
Future-Proofing Our Youth
Youth were hit hard by COVID. Virtual school and physical distancing prevented them from developing key social skills and took a toll on their mental health. And the truth is: They haven’t recovered. But there is hope and a clear ask of all of us—especially employers. Youth are considering entrepreneurship as a way to future-proof… View Article
Tags: entrepreneurship, Youth Employment
Call for Youth with Physical Disabilities: Let’s Make Sex Education Inclusive for Everyone
Sex education matters for everyone, so help us make sure it’s right for everyone. Tell us what you think of sex education resources developed for disabled youth. Wisdom2Action is partnering with Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN) and looking for youth with physical disabilities to help ensure the sexual health education resources that… View Article
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