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Sport-for-Development, Critical Pedagogy and Marginalised Youth: Engagement, Co-Creation and Community Consciousness
The principles of critical pedagogy proposed by Paolo Freire have been widely cited as presenting the necessary intellectual tools to underpin sport-based programmes that are targeted towards marginalised groups. Yet, despite the widespread advocacy for Freire’s educational philosophy, to date there have been few attempts to present theoretical articulations of how these pedagogical principles might… View Article
January 16, 2024
2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming and Equitable Teaching & Learning Practices
This factsheet was created by PREVNet. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This tipsheet outlines how harnessing queer- and trans-informed knowledge and resources can be used to deliver equitable curricula. Developed with guidance and support from the Community of Pratice 2SLGBTQIA+ Strengthening Connections Group.
#BlockHate – Centering Survivors and Taking Action on Gendered Online Hate in Canada: National Report
This report was published by YWCA Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Government of Canada has made a commitment to introduce a regulatory framework for online safety. Access to and safety of online environments are key dimensions of gender equity. Through research with young women and gender diverse youth across Canada, YWCA… View Article
Sankofa Focused Healing: Mental Health & Black Youth in the Justice System
This online workshop in collaboration with Sankofa Psychotherapy & Consultancy Group will explore practice strategies for supporting the mental health of Black youth in the justice system. Registration is free but spots are limited! Click on the Learn More link for more details and to register!
Tags: Black youth mental health, Centering Black Youth Wellbeing, youth justice
A Conversation on Evaluation in Ontario’s Youth Sector
We’re excited to host this interactive webinar with the Youth Opportunities Fund. Join our guests to discuss how youth programs can leverage evaluation in working towards better outcomes for youth. What works? What needs to be improved upon? What does the future of evaluation look like for the youth-serving sector? Send in your questions and Ask… View Article
Tags: Evaluation, Program Evaluation
Job Opportunities: Visions of Science is Hiring!
Visions of Science is a charitable organization that provides equitable access to meaningful STEM opportunities for youth from low-income and racialized communities, and they are hiring! They are currently looking for individuals who possess skills and experiences in STEM, Education, Fundraising, and/or Communications. Winter / Summer Programs Program Facilitators, STEM Academy (click here) Deadline to… View Article
Tags: communications, fundraising, helping ontario youth, Jobs, marketing, program administration, program facilitation, STEM
January 15, 2024
Adopting a Mentoring Mindset: Tips on How to be There for Young People
This factsheet was created by Mentor Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Everyday interactions with young people have the potential to be impactful, more so than we often realize. Adopting a mentoring mindset can increase our chances of positively influencing the journey of a child, youth, young adult, and beyond. A mentoring mindset… View Article
Literature Review: Best Practices for Creating Safer Spaces Online for LGBTQ2S+ Youth
This report was published by PREVNet. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report explores the existing literature on the online contexts for LGBTQ2S+ youth, and how this research can be used to inform best practices for creating safer online spaces for these youth.
January 12, 2024
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Prevention within School-Based Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
This report was published by the Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN), with funding from Women & Gender Equality Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Young people are significantly impacted by gender-based violence (GBV) in Canada. Sexual health education that is early, ongoing, and comprehensive is key to providing youth with… View Article
The Roles of Recreation in the Prevention, Intervention, and Rehabilitation Programs Addressing Youth Gang Involvement and Violence
Youth violence and gang involvement are severe public health issues. The purpose of this study was to examine the roles and benefits of recreation in the prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation programs addressing youth gang involvement and violence. Data collection involved 39 interviews with former gang members and practitioners working with current or previous gang members,… View Article
Towards Healthy Outcomes for Individuals with FASD
This report was published by the Canada FASD Research Network in collaboration with the University of Alberta. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: All human beings are motivated to experience purpose and success. It is not enough to ‘get by’ in life, rather we must feel as though we are achieving expectations set by… View Article
Tags: FASD, healthy outcomes, program models
An Overview of Transitional Housing & Support Programs (THSP) in Ontario
This report was published by the Ontario Association of Interval & Transitional Houses (OAITH). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses (OAITH) is a provincial association representing over 80 emergency women’s shelters, transitional housing organizations, and community-based gender-based organizations who work towards ending all forms of violence… View Article
A Self-Determination Theory Based Investigation of Life Skills Development in Youth Sport
This study investigated if basic need satisfaction and frustration mediated the associations between autonomy-supportive and controlling coaching behaviours and participants’ development of eight different life skills in youth sport. British sports participants (N = 309, Mage = 14.71) completed measures assessing the study variables. Correlational analyses showed that autonomy-supportive coaching behaviours were positively associated with… View Article
Meaningful Youth Work Careers: Assumptions, Misconceptions, and Realities
The existing literature pertaining to youth work as a career is sparse, limited, and outdated, with the literature that does exist representing a largely negative image of youth work as a career. What then of those who have had a long-term career in youth work? The authors use a recent phenomenological research study to question… View Article
January 11, 2024
Empowering Youth Workers Through Collective Care: 3 Takeaways from a Youth Work Teach-In
On December 7, 2023, I attended YouthREX’s online teach-in, Resisting Burnout and Vicarious Trauma: Collective Care and Solidarity, as a new member of the YouthREX team. The event featured Vikki Reynolds, a consultant, facilitator, and community worker, as the keynote speaker. With a central focus on prioritizing the wellbeing of youth workers, this teach-in explored… View Article
Tags: Burnout, collective care, frontline youth workers, self-care, solidarity, vicarious trauma, youth engagement, youth voices, youth work, youth-centred
The Role of Self-Determination in Health and Wellness: A Qualitative Study with Indigenous Youth Health Leaders Across 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? Mental health programs for Indigenous people have been – and continue to be – delivered through Western and/or non-Indigenous methods that… View Article
Tags: Indigenous Communities, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous Youth, Indigenous-led, youth leadership, youth mental health, youth wellbeing, youth-led
January 10, 2024
The Great Pause
You are invited to The Great Pause, a musical archive of how the pandemic impacted the CMST communities in Regent Park and Jane Finch, and the ways that they made meaning of this unusual time. Featuring both solo and ensemble performances by CMST students and faculty at Isabel Bader Theatre (93 Charles Street West, Toronto),… View Article
Tags: community, community arts, community building, COVID-19, pandemic
January 4, 2024
Supporting Birth Parents Raising Children with FASD
Presented by Wanda White, Karen Huber, and Maureen Parkes, this webinar is for those who want to learn more about how to support birth parents caring for their children with FASD. This group deserves our acknowledgement and attention. Learn what the evidence identifies as barriers and challenges faced, in addition to hearing about opportunities for… View Article
Tags: family engagement, family support, FASD
January 3, 2024
Grassroots Voices: Black and Indigenous Experiences of the Child Welfare System
This webinar was hosted by the Youth Opportunities Fund at Ontario Trillium Foundation, in partnership with YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: How are grassroots communities organizing to tackle issues most prominent in the child welfare system? What are the challenges and opportunities they are experiencing? YouthREX partnered with the Youth Opportunities Fund… View Article
Tags: activism, Advocacy, Black youth, child welfare, grassroots programs, Indigenous Youth, lived experience, youth-led
December 21, 2023
Anti-Black Racism and Building Organizational Partnerships: Implications for Recovery-Oriented Practice in Mental Health
There is minimal research on the role racism plays in recovery-oriented practice for Black youth. Clinicians’ perspectives on building interagency partnerships have been understudied. We sought to characterize and contextualize interagency relationships in the mental health sector in Ontario and explore their impact on mental health provision. Research Design & Methods: A mixed methods approach… View Article
December 20, 2023
Gender-Based Violence in Schools and the Intersectional Experiences of Black-Canadian Girls
This video was produced by the Learning Network. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: A recent CBC survey revealed that one in four girls in Canadian schools experienced some form of unwanted sexual contact. This research also found that 45% of students did not report experiences of violence of any kind, and when instances… View Article
Tags: black girls, education system, gender-based violence, intersectionality, Ontario schools
A Braided Mental Health Approach for Indigenous Youth
This video was produced by Finding Our Power Together. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Nicole Ineese-Nash and Maggie Stein hosted an online interactive webinar designed to offer evidence-based and culturally safe approaches for supporting Indigenous youth. This 2-hour webinar was intended for parents, caregivers, mental health providers, youth workers, educators, and community members who… View Article
Tags: Indigenous approaches, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous Youth, Mental Health, youth mental health
Wiingushk Okaadinige: The Sweetgrass Braid – A Braided Mental Health Approach For Indigenous Youth
This report was published by Finding Our Power Together. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report details a braided mental health approach to youth mental health, designed in response to a synthesis of knowledge from three systematic literature reviews and four informant consultations with mental health providers in various disciplines. The braided approach… View Article
Tags: Indigenous approaches, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous Youth, Mental Health, youth mental health
Policy, Program, and Practices Review Guide: Strengthening Supports and Services for Muslim Women and Girls Facing Gender-Based Violence
This report was published by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) launched a Policy, Program and Practices Review Guide for organizations to help them strengthen their supports and services for victims/survivors of gender-based violence who identify as Muslim. The guide has… View Article
Tags: gender-based violence, Muslim women and girls, Muslim youth, youth work practice
Israel and Palestine: Views of students and youth activists shouldn’t be dismissed – they have shaped the conversation for years
University campuses have long been hubs of political activism. As young people form their own opinions away from their parents, many act passionately for causes they believe in. This includes the situation in Israel and Palestine, a regular feature of student debate in the US, UK, and across Europe for decades. This latest, brutal round… View Article
Tags: activism, Advocacy, human rights, Israel, justice, Palestine, peace, social justice, youth-led movements, youth-led organizing
Improving Mental Health Among Transgender Adolescents: Implementing Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens
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? Transgender youth often face mental health challenges at an alarmingly higher rate than their cisgender (non-transgender) peers. The Minority Stress Theory… View Article
Tags: Mental Health, mindfulness, self-compassion, trans youth, transgender youth
December 15, 2023
Transformational Mentoring Experiences for First Nations Young People: A Scoping Review
While Aboriginal youth mentoring has been used as a teaching process for thousands of years and the tradition continues, little attention has been paid to documenting what elements make learning experiences transformational. As part of the evaluation of the Aldara Yenara mentoring program, this Aboriginal-led scoping review examined literature about transformational mentoring programs from Canada,… View Article
Co-Designing with Young People: The Fundamentals
This toolkit was developed by Orygen: The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: In the field of youth mental health, we recognize that young people are experts in their own lives and we should take action to maximize their participation in the decisions that affect them,… View Article
Call for Applications – Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (Winter 2023-24)
In response to the recent rise in hate incidents in Ontario, the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism is launching an expanded Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant this Winter to better support impacted communities with priority given to organizations that primarily serve Jewish and Muslim communities. This includes expanded eligibility criteria and funding tiers. Applications are now open for 2023-2024 and the… View Article
Tags: Funding
Mental Health of South Asian Youth in Peel Region, Toronto, Canada: A Qualitative Study of Determinants, Coping Strategies & Service Access
This qualitative study set out to understand the mental health challenges and service access barriers experienced by South Asian youth populations in the Peel Region of Toronto, Canada. In-depth semistructured interviews were carried out with South Asian youth living in Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon), a suburb of Toronto, Canada, home to over 50%… View Article
Shahaddah Jack – “It’s Time to Wake Up”
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Shahaddah Jack shared the timely and stimulating piece, “It’s Time to Wake Up,” during an online Teach-In hosted by YouthREX on December 7, 2023. Born and raised in Tkaronto with a diverse cultural background that grounds her in her poetry and life… View Article
Tags: activism, allyship, change-making, equity, social justice, transformation, youth engagement, youth leadership, youth work
December 14, 2023
Data Justice for Youth Zine 1: What? Why? Where?
This report was published by Trent University’s Research for Social Change Lab. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This project was conceived by Dr. Naomi Nichols in 2020 shortly after she moved to Peterborough to work in the Sociology department at Trent University. Back when she was working at McGill, she had been interested… View Article
Holiday Clothing Drive
Bring your donations of new or lightly used clothing before Tuesday, December 19 to help bring joy to families in need! Drop off at 1652 Keele St. or 504 Oakwood Ave. Between 11 am – 5 pm. Contact Karina at (437) 553-5951 or karina@foryouth.ca for drop off!
Program Design Considerations for After-School Tutoring Programs
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 program design considerations for after-school tutoring programs to support improved academic outcomes for youth experiencing marginalization.
December 13, 2023
Developmental Relationships: The Roots of Positive Youth Development
This report was published by the Search Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Over the last decade, Search Institute has been on a journey for a deeper understanding of how developmental relationships are cultivated with, among, and between young people. Along the way we have learned from amazing young people, expert practitioners, and… View Article
December 12, 2023
Combatting Hate: Islamophobia and Its Impacts on Muslims in Canada
This report was published by the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, Senate of Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Islamophobia is a complex phenomenon that takes many forms. This report includes 13 recommendations based on witness testimony, data, and calls to action from Muslim communities. While there is no single solution to… View Article
Data Party Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: A “data party” is a unique way to bring together all the people invested in your program. Maybe it includes volunteers, your Board of Supervisors, county staff, or even youth. Each stakeholder has a different… View Article
Data Party Planning Guide: Engaging Partners in Evaluation
This toolkit was developed by the Community and Stakeholder Engagement (CaSE) Program, with support from the Inclusive Science and Recruitment and Retention Programs at the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Engaging partners in the evaluation process —… View Article
Using Technology with Youth
This toolkit was developed by Halton Youth Initiative. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The Halton Youth Initiative was a project of the Our Kids Network, serving the Ontario communities of North Oakville, Acton, Aldershot, and Milton. The Using Technology with Youth Toolkit shares some of the lessons learned about the key ways of… View Article
Youth & Equity
This toolkit was developed by Halton Youth Initiative. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The Halton Youth Initiative was a project of the Our Kids Network, serving the Ontario communities of North Oakville, Acton, Aldershot, and Milton. The Youth & Equity Toolkit is a collection of equity resources and a “how-to-guide” for grade 7-12… View Article
Black Leadership and Recognition Breakfast Event Awards: Youth Leadership
In partnership with United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT), the Federation of Black Canadians is relaunching the Black Leadership and Recognition Breakfast Event (BLRBE) Awards. This long-standing tradition provides a platform to: Create opportunities to pay homage to and recognize members of the Black community who might not otherwise be acknowledged; Learn about people and groups… View Article
Pyramid of Hate
This factsheet was created by the Anti-Defamation League. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: The Pyramid of Hate illustrates the prevalence of bias, hate, and oppression in our society. It is organized in escalating levels of attitudes and behaviour that grow in complexity from bottom to top. Like a pyramid, the upper levels are… View Article
December 8, 2023
Performing Arts Studio Invitation
On behalf of the Malton Black Development Association (MBDA), I am pleased to extend to you an invitation to join the MBDA on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, as we officially open the Performing Arts Studio in the Malton Youth Hub. The studio name and winner of the naming contest will be announced. The event time… View Article
December 7, 2023
Event and Youth Initiative Grants
We’re now accepting applications for the second round of our National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Event and Youth Initiative Grants. The National Anti-Racism Fund is one of the ways that the CRRF supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination. Organizations should apply for a NARF Event and Youth Initiative Grant if they plan… View Article
December 6, 2023
Educators Anti-Racism Conference
Cultivating Mental Wellbeing and Building Community Old Mill Inn, Toronto, ON February 21, 2024 | 9:00 – 4:30 Educators have a critical role to play in creating classroom communities that not only challenge racism but also build a learning environment that is explicitly anti-racist and cultivates positive mental wellbeing for all the students in their… View Article
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December 4, 2023
Call for Workshop Proposals for Educator’s Anti-Racism Conference
We are currently accepting proposals for the upcoming Educator’s Anti-Racism Conference taking place in Toronto, ON at on February 21, 2024. Focused on K-12 educators the theme of the conference is Cultivating Mental Wellbeing and Building Community. Conference Date: Thursday, February 21, 2024 Location: Old Mill Inn, Toronto, ON Format: Small Groups (15-50 attendees per session) Additional Information: We… View Article
Tags: Request for proposal, Workshop
Join the FSC Youth Caucus Executive Team
Join the FSC Youth Caucus Executive Team Are you passionate about food? Do you want to help youth across Canada connect to their political food environment? Apply to volunteer on the FSC Youth Caucus Executive Team. We are currently seeking a Co-Chair to join our growing team. Submit your application by December 8, 2023. What… View Article
Webinar | Black Excellence in STEM: Funding Your Engineering Education
Are you a Black high school student interested in pursuing an engineering degree at McMaster and want to know how to financially plan for success? Join Jodi-Anne Buckley – Black Recruitment Officer and Career Advisor, for the Black Excellence in STEM: Funding Your Engineering Education Webinar on December 6th from 7 PM to 8 PM (ET) to learn more about… View Article
How You Can Be an Ally in Working Against Anti-Asian Racism
This factsheet was created by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Allyship is the active and intentional effort of people in privileged groups to advocate in solidarity with groups experiencing marginalization. Allyship requires emotional, intellectual, and social labour. When allies acknowledge and challenge their privilege and use their power and influence, they can support… View Article
November 30, 2023
Zone of Fabulousness Workbook: Resisting Burnout & Shouldering Each Other Up
This toolkit was developed by Vikki Reynolds. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: I describe an alternative approach to understanding the ways workers are harmed in the work that is very different from the concepts of vicarious trauma or burnout. Instead of looking at workers’ traumatic symptoms, this approach looks at how workers treat… View Article
November 27, 2023
safeTALK – Suicide Alertness Workshop
safeTALK is a four-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. For more information contact us at 905.451.0953 Location: Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre 30 Loafers Lake Lane Brampton, ON L6Z 1X9
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November 24, 2023
Mental Health and Politics
Apathy is Boring is teaming up with Nominee, The Canadian Mental Health Association, and the Democratic Engagement Exchange to bring you Mental Health and Politics, a half-day event all about prioritizing mental health while navigating our political landscape. Whether you’re a politician, campaign staffer, community organizer, advocate, or just a person living in 2023, interacting with politics can take a… View Article
Tags: activism, civic engagement, Mental Health, political engagement, politics
November 22, 2023
The State of Black and Indigenous Youth in Ontario
This report was published by Laidlaw Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Laidlaw Foundation’s primary goal in creating this report was to gather the stories of Black and Indigenous youth to raise awareness about the challenges and barriers they currently face, the actions that can be taken to overcome them, and, importantly, to… View Article
Speak Up to Stand Out Youth Engaging Speakers Showcase Event
Welcome to the Speak Up to Stand Out Youth Engaging Speakers Showcase Event! Join us on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 14:30 (EST) for an incredible afternoon filled with inspiration and empowerment. Located at 110 Shirley Drive, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1Y9, this in-person event brings together young speakers from diverse backgrounds to share their stories, ideas, and experiences. Our aim… View Article
2SLGBTQIA+ Muslims and Mental Health
This webinar by Rahim Thawer will draw on academic literature, personal lived experience, and community organizing work with two queer Muslim groups based in Canada. We will unravel the tensions that affect the mental health of 2SLGBTQIA+ Muslims, including managing homophobia and coming out, reconciling sexuality and faith-based identities, both being critical of Islam and fighting Islamophobia,… View Article
YOUTH Mental Health First Aid – 1 day trainings
What is Mental Health First Aid? MHFA has been proven to help reduce the negative stigma surrounding mental illness. Additionally, MHFA will help participants become more aware of mental health services and resources available in their community and encourage them to assist adults and youth who may be experiencing mental health or substance use issues… View Article
Tags: Mental Health
Disability and Reproductive Health during COVID-19 in Canada
A research study is being conducted by the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children about Disability and Reproductive Health during COVID-19. Researchers are exploring youths’ experiences receiving reproductive health care services before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic through one-on-one interviews. We are seeking youth, aged 16-24, with a disability,… View Article
November 16, 2023
“I need previous work experience to be hired”: Ontario Youth Struggle to Get Their First Job
The vicious cycle of unemployment is a challenge resonating with teenagers and young adults across Ontario. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the issue, propelling the youth unemployment rate in Canada to an unprecedented 28.8% in May 2020, much higher than the overall unemployment rate of 13.7%. As of June 2023, Ontario’s unemployment rate was 13.8% for… View Article
Tags: employment pathway, employment support, employment training, internship, job opportunity, job placement, job readiness, volunteer, Youth Employment
November 15, 2023
Grassroots Voices: Black and Indigenous Experiences of the Child Welfare System
We’re excited to partner with our friends at the Youth Opportunities Fund at Ontario Trillium Foundation on a dialogue that centres Black and Indigenous lived and navigational experiences of the child welfare system! How are grassroots communities organizing to tackle issues most prominent in the child welfare system? What are the challenges and opportunities they are experiencing?… View Article
Tags: Black, child welfare, indigenous
November 14, 2023
Resisting Burnout and Vicarious Trauma: Collective Care and Solidarity
YouthREX, in partnership with the York Research Chair in Youth and Contexts of Inequity held by Dr. Uzo Anucha, invites you to join us for an online Teach-In with Vikki Reynolds, consultant, facilitator, and community worker! Together with Vikki, we will explore how we can foster solidarity and justice-doing as central to our collective care and resistance:… View Article
Tags: Burnout, Teach-In, Youth, youth work
Youth Meaningful Work Survey
At the YMCA, we dream of a world where all young people can access decent jobs and meaningful work. To achieve that dream, we need to understand the views and experiences of young people. The YMCA is delighted to launch the “Youth Meaningful Work” survey, designed by young people for young people. We are hoping… View Article
Tags: Employment, Survey, Youth
November 9, 2023
Unpacking the Mentoring Gap
Mentor Canada and MENTOR (USA) are dedicated to closing the Mentoring Gap. But how do we define the Mentoring Gap? What does research across both nations reveal about it and about how to tackle it? Join Véronique Church-Duplessis, director of research and evaluation (Mentor Canada) and Mike Garringer, senior director of research and quality (MENTOR)… View Article
Tags: MENTOR Canada, mentoring, Youth Mentoring
The Mentoring Effect: Youth in Rural and Remote Communities
This report was published by MentorCanada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Supportive relationships with adults, including mentoring relationships, foster young people’s positive development and can provide significant psychological protection in the face of adverse life circumstances. In the winter of 2020, Mentor Canada surveyed 2,838 young adults in Canada to learn more about… View Article
November 8, 2023
Black Children and Youth Can Benefit From Focused Research on Protective Community Resources
The role of protective community resources (PCRs) — defined as community-level characteristics, conditions, or assets that buffer the effects of risks on children and youth, thereby supporting their development — has received significant and sustained attention in a variety of fields, from education and psychology to public health and social work. The result is a… View Article
Volunteering Workshop With Helping Hands
Join us for an informative workshop on the many volunteering & community involvement opportunities this holiday season. This workshop is great for anyone passionate about making a difference, whether it’s learning about possible career opportunities through volunteering, or looking to complete community involvement hours. In this workshop: Different types & categories volunteer of opportunities Additional… View Article
Youth Climate Action Grants
The Youth Climate Action Grants provides funding to Toronto District School Board (TDSB) student-led projects, activities and events that: Educate and engage students, families and/or community members on climate change and climate actions Help reduce of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Toronto Advance the principles, priorities and actions of the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy Grant… View Article
Tags: Climate Change, grant
Confidence Building Workshop for Girls + Non-Binary Youth Ages 9-12
HELLO! BeaYOUtiful Foundation is so excited to be in Fenwick for the first time ever! This confidence building workshop will focus on building confidence, cultivating self-love and the importance behind managing your emotions. Girls + Non-Binary Youth ages 9-12 will take part in activities and discussions involving confidence building, self-love and empowerment! The BeaYOUtiful Workshop… View Article
Systems Innovation Grant
Sectors such as education, justice, child welfare, language and culture, social services and employment play a critical role in the social and economic wellbeing of youth. When there are gaps in the infrastructure and interactions within and between these sectors, communities and organizations work together to create meaningful change. This is what we define as systems… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth, Black youth, grant, indigenous
Canada Service Corps Funding Opportunities
The Canada Service Corps (CSC) call for proposals (CFP) is now open! Seize the opportunity to bring your projects to life and help youth reach their full potential. The Government of Canada is inviting all youth-serving organizations to apply for funding. Through this initiative, CSC provides volunteer service opportunities for youth ages 12 to 30, fostering impactful… View Article
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming EventsONLINE WORKSHOP Healing the Healer in a Post-Pandemic Environment Thu, Mar 28, 2024 1 PM – 4 PM EDT Presented in collaboration with Sankofa Psychotherapy & Consultancy Group, this online workshop will offer a post-pandemic healing circle for Black-identifying healers (both frontline staff and managers) who work to support youth. This workshop will be… View Article
November 6, 2023
Youth Forum: Addressing the Impacts of the Pandemic on Children and Youth
The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic have cast a long shadow over the well-being of our children and youth, leaving a profound impact that could resonate for decades. Join us on November 16th for an enlightening and action-oriented event that will bring together community members, educators, healthcare professionals, and advocates to discuss and collaborate on solutions to… View Article
Tags: COVID-19, Mental Health, Youth
November 2, 2023
The Role of Self-Determination in Health and Wellness: A Qualitative Study with Indigenous Youth Health Leaders Across Canada
This work centers the voices of Indigenous young people to explore how they are defining and enacting self-determination, and how these expressions of self-determination influence the wellness of these young people and their communities. Thematic analysis was used to analyze 15 interviews with Indigenous young people about how they understood wellness in the context of… View Article
November 1, 2023
Child Protection Services and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Findings of the 2019 National Youth Homelessness Survey in Canada
Youth leaving or being discharged from child protection services (CPS) are a particularly vulnerable population in Canada that could be at an increased risk of homelessness, which has many adverse consequences including declining physical and mental health, school disengagement, involvement with the justice system, and substance use disorders. In this paper, we examine the extent… View Article
Food Insecurity and Its Consequences in Indigenous Children and Youth in Canada
Food insecurity (FI) is at a crisis level in some Indigenous communities and impacts many of the half million First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) children across Canada, particularly in isolated northern communities. This can lead to malnutrition and can have significant impacts on the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of a child, often… View Article
Implementing an Evidence-Informed Public Health Approach to Health Promotion Around Substance Use and Preventing Substance-Related Harms Among Youth Aged 15-24 Years in Ontario
This report was published by Grey Bruce Public Health. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Grey Bruce Public Health has led a Locally Driven Collaborative Project (LDCP) aimed at identifying and enhancing evidence-based strategies for preventing substance use and related harms among Ontario youth. The final LDCP report presents recommendations for improving efforts to… View Article
Estimating Climate Change and Mental Health Impacts in Canada: A Cross-Sectional Survey Protocol
Climate change has severe and sweeping impacts on mental health. Although research is burgeoning on mental health impacts following climate and weather extremes, less is known about how common these impacts are outside of extreme events. Existing research exploring the prevalence of psychosocial responses to climate change primarily examines university students and uses non-random sampling… View Article
A Whole-School Approach to Address Youth Radicalization
Schools are increasingly being asked to identify and monitor youth who may be susceptible to recruitment toward radical groups. Rather than asking teachers to identify at-risk behaviors, Dianne Gereluk argues here that a whole-school approach may help to foster belonging and connection among youth that is not additive, but a central component of safe and… View Article
Boys, Girls, and Everyone Else: Ontario Public School Board Responses to Gender Diversity
Trans and nonbinary youth issue a challenge to K-12 schools, which regularly assume gender is binary and immutable. Although scholars have explored how educational institutions are responding to trans and nonbinary students, fewer have examined the assumptions implicit within these responses. By analyzing policy solutions as diagnostics of institutions’ implicit representations of social problems, I… View Article
Social Work’s Colonial Past with Indigenous Children and Communities in Australia and Canada: A Cross-National Comparison
This article offers a cross-national comparison of social work in two countries, Australia and Canada, about the care of Indigenous children within the context of colonization and the evolving profession. The discussion is based on data from two empirical studies that examined professional discourse relating to the removal of Indigenous children from their families and… View Article
Youth Workforce Survey
Youthful Cities, in partnership with Tamarack Institute, seeks to investigate how the youth workforce and work ecosystems in Canada have changed after the COVID-19 pandemic. We are asking you to participate in our online Youth Workforce Survey. This survey aims to better understand how young people view their work-life dynamics, their employability, the resources provided… View Article
Tags: Community Research, workforce, Youth
Supporting Youth with Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities are more common than you may think. In Canada, 17.9% of people over the age of 15 and 8.4% of school-aged children and youth (ages 5-17) have a learning disability, defined as a neurological disorder that affects the way an individual processes information. Youth with learning disabilities face a number of challenges, which… View Article
Tags: accessibility, accommodations, education, learning disabilities, learning disability, learning supports, youth living with a disability
Rising Voices: Youth Climate Action Summit
As we approach the culmination of this year’s Youth Climate Action Initiative (YCAI) program, we’re excited to announce the “Rising Voices: Youth Climate Action Summit.” Our goal is to provide a platform for our young participants to shine, showcasing their community climate action projects and sharing their inspiring stories as youth changemakers. This event is… View Article
Tags: Climate Change, youth leaders
October 25, 2023
BYTES – Black Youth STEM Conference
African Black And Afro Caribbean Student Success in conjunction with BYTES is having a Black Youth Conference – including the following workshops Find out about careers in STEM Parents Workshop – discover alternative ways to support your child Prep session for High-school Discover ways to improve your study skills for exams Interactive Sessions – by… View Article
Tags: Black youth, STEM
“The most important thing is to communicate with students”: Experiences and Voices of Canadian Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study aimed to learn directly from youth about how they navigated and experienced the COVID-19 pandemic response, with a focus on secondary school policies and protocols. Thirty semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted with Canadian youth (13–18 years old, 53.3% girls, 46.7% white) and analysed using inductive interpretive description. Youth discussed challenges related to a lack… View Article
October 24, 2023
Event and Youth Initiative Grants
We’re now accepting applications for the second round of our National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Event and Youth Initiative Grants. The National Anti-Racism Fund is one of the ways that the CRRF supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination. Organizations should apply for a NARF Event and Youth Initiative Grant if they plan… View Article
Tags: anti-racism, community, grant, multiculturalism, Youth
Changemakers Micro-Grant Funding Program
Are you a passionate young Canadian between the ages of 15-29 with a desire to make a positive impact in your community? The Helping Hands ChangeMakers Micro Grant Program is your chance to turn your ideas into action, create lasting change and contribute to a more inclusive and volunteer-driven Canada. We are distributing 20 micro… View Article
Intensive Certificate Course for Young Black Leaders
Are you between 20-35 years old? Do you self-identify as a part of the African, Caribbean, and Black communities in Toronto? Do you have extensive experience (paid or volunteer) or post-secondary training in social services? Interested in building your professional skills and understanding of navigating the social service sector as a Black Leader? The Niche:… View Article
Tags: anti-Black racism, Black communities, Black youth
October 23, 2023
School Health Grant for Youth
The School Health Grant for Youth 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 to 1 of 3 levels of grant funding ($1500, $2500, $3500). The goal of the grant is to develop youth-driven and youth-inspired initiatives that… View Article
Tags: Funding, Health, Mental Health, nutrition, physical health
October 20, 2023
Evaluation of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program: Be a Champion!
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? In the United States, many children in elementary schools are not meeting the recommended daily physical activity guidelines: a minimum of… View Article
Tags: phys-ed, physical activity, physical education, Program Evaluation, school-based physical education, youth physical activity
October 19, 2023
Youths’ Perceived Impact of Invalidation and Validation on Their Mental Health Treatment Journeys
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? Youth face many barriers to seeking mental health support – both internal (e.g., stigma, previous negative experiences, lack of trust) and… View Article
Tags: Mental Health, mental health supports, validation, youth mental health
Pushed, Dropped, or Fleeing from Care: The Narratives and Adultification of Black Youth Who Have Aged out of Ontario’s Child Welfare System
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? Due to racism and systemic inequities, Black youth are more likely to be involved in the child welfare system compared to… View Article
Centring Indigenous and Black young people in Peel
Do you work with or serve young people in Mississauga, Brampton or Caledon? Are you a changemaker, systems leader or an agitator or a tender heart who urgently insists on more justice and equity for everyone – especially Indigenous and Black communities. We want to hear from you. The inspiration for this conversation comes from the recognition… View Article
Tags: Black youth, Evaluation, Indigenous Youth
October 18, 2023
Visioning Transformative Youth Work: Spoken Word Performance by Dwayne Morgan
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: YouthREX planned Visioning Transformative Youth Work: Collaborative Design Day to foster networking, connection, and dialogue among youth work stakeholders. Together with our Special Guest – Dr. Tania de St Croix – we explored the joys, challenges, and tensions of youth work. What… View Article
Tags: Black Families, Black fathers, Black parents, Black youth, performance, poetry, spoken word
Visioning Transformative Youth Work: Celebrating, Reflecting, Resisting with Dr. Tania de St Croix
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: YouthREX planned Visioning Transformative Youth Work: Collaborative Design Day to foster networking, connection, and dialogue among youth work stakeholders. Together with our Special Guest – Dr. Tania de St Croix – we explored the joys, challenges, and tensions of youth work. What… View Article
Tags: change-making, Community Research, critical youth work, equity, Program Evaluation, social justice, transformation, youth engagement, youth work, youth worker, youth workers
TAKE 5: Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act – What We Heard Report
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: In 2017, the Cannabis Act officially legalized weed use for those over 18, ending nearly a century of cannabis prohibition in Canada. To track the impacts of legalization and key developments in cannabis use and public health, a panel of experts was tasked… View Article
October 17, 2023
5 Years of Cannabis Legalization: Looking Back, Looking Forward
This week marks five years of cannabis legalization in Canada. The provincial Cannabis Control Act came into effect on October 17, 2018, and established a legal framework for the minimum age of possession, consumption, sale, distribution, purchase, transportation, and cultivation of cannabis in Ontario. Since the legalization of cannabis in 2018, YouthREX has collaborated with… View Article
Tags: cannabis, cannabis act, cannabis and youth, cannabis use, legislative review, youth cannabis use, youth mental health, youth substance use, youth work
Research
Community-Engaged ResearchElevating Youth Voices, Empowering Youth Workers: Bridging Communities in Ontario, through community-engaged research!Our Focus In collaboration with the York Research Chair in Youth and Contexts of Inequity, YouthREX’s Community-Engaged Research activities explore research questions on the experiences of youth and youth workers in contexts of inequity. We’re interested in understanding how factors that determine… View Article
October 16, 2023
Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act – What We Heard Report
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: We are honoured to have been appointed by the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions as the independent Expert Panel to conduct the legislative review of… View Article
October 13, 2023
Queering Intervention: GBV Against 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth
Queering Intervention: GBV Against 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth is a day-long knowledge mobilization symposium that aims to bring together community leaders, academic researchers, and service providers to share their work and facilitate a community of practice. This knowledge mobilization symposium is intended to foster intentional conversations and host engaging activities. This event is free to attend. If… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth
October 12, 2023
Quality Mental Health Care: Dismantling Structural Stigma
Anyone with a need should have access to quality mental health care — no matter where they live or what circumstances they’re in. But how can health organizations prevent stigmatizing practices? And how can they dismantle structural stigma within their organizations? Join us for a panel discussion with health leaders on quality mental health care,… View Article
Tags: Mental Health
October 6, 2023
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