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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
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
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