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Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Services by Migrant Youth
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? This research is about the barriers to accessing mental health services experienced by migrant youth. 2. Where did the research take… View Article
May 8, 2023
Supporting Youth with Incarcerated Family
How can youth workers best support youth with incarcerated family? What do youth workers need to understand about the unique experiences of these youth? How can youth workers intentionally build healing relationships from a place of empathy and non-judgement? Young people with incarcerated family are often invisible or ignored, but the very real impacts of… View Article
Tags: conflict with the law, incarceration, justice
May 5, 2023
OCAD U Live: Youth Content Creation Program
OCAD U is offering a FREE one of a kind program, for BIPOC high school students. This program will help you to develop your skills in the area of digital content creation. Over a 6 week period, the program will cover the basics of video and podcast production; using industry standard equipment. In addition to other topics that will prepare you… View Article
Tags: content creation, digital communications, free program
You’ve got a friend: young people help each other with their mental health for 3.5 hours every week
Young people experience mental health difficulties at a higher rate than any other age group. While there’s ongoing discussion about the formal supports they need, young people say they’re most likely to speak with peers and friends – particularly when mental health care is difficult to access. In partnership with youth mental health charity batyr… View Article
May 4, 2023
Identity-Affirming School Mental Health: A Frame for Reflection and Action
This toolkit was developed by School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO). HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Schools are well placed to work alongside the community and healthcare settings to support the unique mental health needs of every student in Ontario. The system of care varies across the province based on local needs, strengths, and… View Article
May 3, 2023
Toronto Community Crisis Service: Share Your Feedback
The Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) is an alternate approach to responding to someone in crisis that focuses on health, prevention, and wellbeing. The service provides an alternative to police enforcement, creating a community-based, client centred, trauma-informed response to non-emergency crisis calls and wellness checks. This service aims to respond to the needs and desires… View Article
‘Being There’: Young People Supporting Their Friends Through Tough Times
This report was published by the Young and Resilient Research Centre at Western Sydney University, batyr, and Erin Dolan and Associates. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Young people’s lives are characterised by uncertainty and inequalities. In these contexts they experience tough times, which includes mental ill-health. Research shows us that young people often… View Article
Atlas: Your Guide to Navigating the Child Welfare System
StepStones for Youth, in collaboration with Delta Family Resource Centre, will be hosting Atlas: Your Guide to Navigating the Child Welfare System, a community resource fair. Atlas will provide an opportunity for foster, kinship, youth transitioning out of care, and biological families to gain knowledge of and access to local community resources explicitly supporting children and youth in… View Article
Tags: child welfare
An Indigenous Perspective — Cannabis & Vaping: A Toolkit for Educators and Teachers, Part 2
This video was produced by the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA): HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: As part of ONECA’s ongoing cannabis and vaping education project, we have developed toolkits for Parents and Educators. The toolkits were designed to provide culturally appropriate resources and training related to recreational cannabis use and vaping…. View Article
May 2, 2023
An Indigenous Perspective — Cannabis & Vaping: A Toolkit for Educators and Teachers, Part 1
This video was produced by the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA): HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: As part of ONECA’s ongoing cannabis and vaping education project, we have developed toolkits for Parents and Educators. The toolkits were designed to provide culturally appropriate resources and training related to recreational cannabis use and vaping…. View Article
An Indigenous Perspective — Cannabis & Vaping: A Toolkit for Parents, Part 2
This video was produced by the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA): HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: As part of ONECA’s ongoing cannabis and vaping education project, we have developed toolkits for Parents and Educators. The toolkits were designed to provide culturally appropriate resources and training related to recreational cannabis use and vaping…. View Article
An Indigenous Perspective — Cannabis & Vaping: A Toolkit for Parents, Part 1
This video was produced by the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA): HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: As part of ONECA’s ongoing cannabis and vaping education project, we have developed toolkits for Parents and Educators. The toolkits were designed to provide culturally appropriate resources and training related to recreational cannabis use and vaping…. View Article
Navigating Program Evaluation: A Practical Guide for Youth Leaders
This toolkit was developed by the Lawson Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: All young people should have opportunities to connect with nature and contribute their leadership and creativity to help ensure a healthy, sustainable environment. Developed in consultation with young environmental leaders, this practical guide can help those leading an environmental project… View Article
May 1, 2023
Youth & Cannabis Use: A Canadian Landscape
This video was produced by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This webinar recording extracts findings from recent Canadian national surveys and addresses FAQs such as: Do youth use cannabis in Canada? How does youth’s cannabis use differ from adult demographics? How does cannabis use compare with the… View Article
Talking With Youth About Cannabis
This video was produced by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Designed specifically for adults involved in youths’ lives, Talking With Youth About Cannabis offers suggestions for parents, guardians, teachers or care providers in order to help guide discussions with youth in their lives about cannabis use, while… View Article
Let’s Talk About Cannabis
This video was produced by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Join Youth Cannabis Awareness Program as we discuss cannabis products and methods of cannabis consumption in Canada. Together, we will explore: Factors why youth may use or avoid cannabis Measures under the cannabis act for of-age Canadians… View Article
Cannabis & The Adolescent Brain
This video was produced by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: The human brain continues to develop until the age of 25. During adolescence, youth learn about the world and discover who they are as their brains mature. Risky behaviours such as using cannabis can have harmful effects… View Article
Youth & Cannabis Use: Landscape in Canada
This infographic was created by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: Are you curious to know how many students are using cannabis in Canada? What are the most common methods of cannabis consumption among them? At what age are teenagers beginning to experiment with cannabis? Why do teenagers… View Article
Cannabis Use and Stigma
This report was prepared by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Stigma creates barriers, prevents people from seeking help, isolates individuals, and affects families and communities. Around 40% of people report that stigma prevents them from seeking medical help. As substance use disorders have a higher prevalence within… View Article
How Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers Can Support a Youth Using Cannabis
This factsheet was developed by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Research suggests that lecturing and use of scare tactics is less effective at preventing youth from using substances, and can increase stigma surrounding these subjects. This factsheet identifies reasons youth may choose to use, as well as… View Article
Looking Beyond ‘Just Say No’
This factsheet was developed by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Focusing on abstinence alone when exploring substance use amongst youth, known as the ‘just say no’ approach, may not work for everyone. This approach may contribute to increasing stigma, shame, and fear about the topic of substance… View Article
Stigma & Cannabis Use
This factsheet was developed by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Stigma refers to the negative attitudes, judgments, and beliefs that motivate people to fear, reject, avoid, and discriminate against others for any physical or social attribute they possess. Cannabis-related stigmatization can cause discrimination and mistreatment toward people… View Article
All About Cannabis Use Disorder
This factsheet was developed by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Learn how cannabis use disorder is identified, as well as the spectrum of cannabis use. This factsheet explores signs of a disorder, as well as strategies to reduce the risk of cannabis use becoming problematic.
Coping Using Cannabis
This factsheet was developed by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: When faced with difficult situations, stress or tragedy, people use different strategies, including using substances like cannabis, to help manage their well-being and avoid feeling overwhelmed. These strategies are also known as ‘coping.’ Using cannabis to cope… View Article
Why Youth Use Cannabis & Other Alternatives
This factsheet was developed by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: There are various different reasons that youth may consider using cannabis. Learn about some of the more commonly reported reasons that teens give about why they may consider using cannabis, as well as suggestions for healthy alternate… View Article
Legal vs Illegal Markets in Canada: Statistics Since Legalization
This factsheet was developed by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: One of the goals of the Cannabis Act was to disrupt the illicit cannabis market. This factsheet explores consumer habits of purchasing legal vs illegal cannabis, as well as where Canadians are buying their products. You can… View Article
Legalization of Cannabis in Canada: Successes & Challenges
This factsheet was developed by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet will inform you about the outcomes of legalizing recreational cannabis in Canada since October 2018. By looking at both the pros and cons of cannabis legalization, you will learn how it has influenced the Canadian… View Article
Cannabis-Related Measures Protecting Youth in Ontario
This factsheet was developed by the YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Learn more about cannabis-related laws designed to protect youth in Canada, including preventing exposure of cannabis to youth, penalties for youth possession or adults supplying cannabis to a minor, legal age for cannabis use, and measures related… View Article
Still Waiting for Truth and Reconciliation: A Progress Report on Indigenous Education in Ontario’s Publicly Funded Schools
This report was prepared by People for Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Findings from People for Education’s 2022-23 Annual Ontario School Survey (AOSS) indicate that Ontario’s publicly funded schools are showing signs of progress in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action for education. It has been eight… View Article
April 28, 2023
Valuing Youth Work: Research-Informed Practical Resources for Youth Workers – Reflecting on the Value and Evaluation of Youth Work
This toolkit was developed by Tania de St Croix and Louise Doherty at King’s College London. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Our three-year study, Rethinking Impact, Evaluation, and Accountability in Youth Work, found that youth workers and organisations are keen to evaluate their work. Yet, it can be challenging to carry out evaluation… View Article
Valuing Youth Work: Seven Evidence-Based Messages for Decision-Makers on Youth Work and its Evaluation
This factsheet was developed by Tania de St Croix and Louise Doherty at King’s College London. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet explores seven evidence-based messages on youth work and its evaluation across three themes: The value of youth work ~ 1. Youth work is highly valued by young people, particularly those in… View Article
‘It’s a Great Place to Find Where You Belong’: Creating, Curating and Valuing Place and Space in Open Youth Work
Open youth work is a practice of informal education that operates in a variety of spaces, from youth clubs and community centres to street corners. This article highlights the distinctive spatiality of these settings, their valuable contribution to young people’s lives, and how they are actively created and curated by those involved. Rooted in the… View Article
‘Capturing the Magic’: Grassroots Perspectives on Evaluating Open Youth Work
Youth work’s informal and youth-centred nature raises challenges for evaluation, challenges that are intensified by the growing dominance of measurement, market values, and surveillance in the context of the neoliberal restructuring of youth services. This article builds on Griffiths’ (2012, Why Joy in Education Is an Issue for Socially Just Policies. Journal of Education Policy,… View Article
PANEL | Affirming Adults: A Safe Return to Class | For Parents/Guardians
This video was produced by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: What can school communities look and feel like when 2SLGBTQI affirming adults show up? Our fabulous host, Deb Pearce, spoke with an expert line-up of panelists, who exchanged stories, struggles and promising practices for building environments where 2SLGBTQI students can thrive.
PANEL | Affirming Adults: A Safe Return to Class | For Teachers, School Staff & Community
This video was produced by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: What can school communities look and feel like when 2SLGBTQI affirming adults show up? Our fabulous host, Deb Pearce, spoke with an expert line-up of panelists, who exchanged stories, struggles and promising practices for building environments where 2SLGBTQI students can thrive.
WEBINAR | Affirming Adults: A Safe Return to Class
This video was produced by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This interactive 75-minute webinar explores the vital role that adults across the whole school community can take up in promoting environments where 2SLGBTQI youth can thrive.
There’s a Cupboard Full of Pasta! Beyond Sustenance: Reflections on Youth Work and Commensality
Commensality is an area of inquiry concerned with practices of eating and, in particular, eating at a shared table, often explored through ethnographic studies of ritual and culture. This article seeks to reflect on youth work in relation to commensality. Youth work is a practice of open access, informal education with young people that generally… View Article
Bridging the School-to-Work Transition for Youth: Insights and Learnings
This report was prepared by Future Skills Centre. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Canada has expressed its collective faith in education as a critical pathway for young people to obtain good jobs and economic prosperity. The Future Skills Centre (FSC) has made investments in 60 projects that work with youth populations on a… View Article
Four Arts-Based Methods to Promote Youth Engagement in Evaluation
Our evaluation clients mention it again and again – engaging youth can be a major challenge. But including youth voices when connecting with stakeholders about the impacts and successes of your program is critical. If you’re feeling confused about how to engage youth in fun, creative, and reflective evaluation activities, consider using arts-based methods. Though… View Article
April 27, 2023
Social Impact Fund
We are excited to share a new pilot funding opportunity to support projects and research that promote social responsibility and benefits Ontarians in a positive way. The Fund directly supports the OCS’s Social Responsibility strategy and includes three Social Impact funding streams: Establishing a Foundation for Environmental Sustainability Supporting a Diverse & Inclusive Cannabis Industry… View Article
April 25, 2023
RESEARCH & EVALUATION ASSOCIATE/MANAGER
Position Type: Full-Time Contract / March 2023– March 2024 (possibility of renewal) Rate: $65,000 – $80,000 with benefits Location: Anywhere in Ontario ABOUT THE POSITION YouthREX is looking to hire a Research and Evaluation Associate or Research and Evaluation Manager (depending on qualifications and experience) with a strong background in equity-focused evaluations within a community… View Article
Tags: Evaluation, job opportunity, Research
April 21, 2023
TWO POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Position Length: One-Year Contract (possibility of renewal dependent on performance and availability of funds) Rate: $60,000 – 70,000 with benefits (+ funds for conferences) Location: York University (Keele Campus), Toronto ABOUT THE POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Two (2) one-year (1) Post-Doctoral Fellowships (with the possibility of renewal) are available at the Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange… View Article
Tags: job opportunity
COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL CONTENT INTERN
Position Type: Paid Internship / 4 months to 12 months Terms: 7.5 to 15 hours per week / $25 – $30 per hour Location: Anywhere in Ontario ABOUT THE POSITION YouthREX is seeking a Communications and Digital Content Intern who can support our communications strategy while being mentored in building their skills through work experience… View Article
Tags: communication, internship, job
Learning through Stories: A Conversation about Indigenous Evaluation
An interactive conversation featuring wisdom from Metis evaluators Larry Bremner and Melissa Tremblay. How do we begin to decolonize evaluation practice? Join Larry Bremner and Melissa Tremblay on May 18 (12pm -1pm MT) for an interactive conversation featuring wisdom from Metis evaluators Larry Bremner and Melissa Tremblay. Bring an open heart, mind and your curiosity.Dr…. View Article
Tags: Evaluation, indigenous, Indigenous Youth
Community Justice Worker – Youth Justice Committee
Springboard’s mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional, and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed Out… View Article
Tags: community worker, justice worker, youth worker
April 20, 2023
The Benefits and Limitations of Arts-Based Approaches to Evaluation
As part of our work at YouthREX, we often hear that a major barrier in program evaluation is youth engagement. Traditional methods such as surveys or focus groups sometimes just don’t seem interesting to young people. Having participated in youth programs and supported their design, development and evaluation, I recognize both the value of young… View Article
Surging High or Staying Well: Addiction & Mental Health Matters Among Adolescents, Students & Young Adults
The 15th annual Educational Conference on Mental Health is taking place on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Parkview Manor, 55 Barber Greene Road in Toronto. Who should attend? ACTT – Team Members Addiction Workers / Counsellors Community Outreach Social Workers/Crisis Workers Correctional Service Staff and Police Family counsellors High School Staff/ Counsellors Homeless Advocacy groups… View Article
Tags: addiction, Black youth mental health, conference, Mental Health, substance use
April 18, 2023
Les approches positives au services des jeunes
Cette fiche d’information a été élaborée par Groupe de recherche sur les environnements scolaires (GRES) avec Myriagone. VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE FICHE : Les approches positives s’appuient sur la prémisse que les enfants et les adolescent·es de tous horizons ont la capacité et le potentiel de se développer sainement. Plutôt que d’être orientées vers… View Article
April 17, 2023
Digital Storytelling
This measure was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: Digital storytelling projects allow youth to create personal narratives about their experiences and express them through the medium of a short video. This tool can be used as a reflective activity to dive deeper into young people’s understandings of a subject or a… View Article
Next Gen Men – Community Project Coordinator
Next Gen Men is working towards a future where boys & men feel less pain, and cause less harm by changing the way we see, act, and think about masculinity. This role supports our programmatic focuses (youth, community, and workplaces) and the overall organization’s internal and external community. If you meet the role requirements, key… View Article
April 14, 2023
À quoi tu joues ?
Cette fiche d’information a été élaborée par Myriagone, Wapikoni Mobile et le Laboratoire des Récits du Soi Mobile. VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE FICHE : « À quoi tu joues ? » capte l’essence du jeu libre tel que se le représentent des jeunes issus de milieux de vie contrastés (communautés rurale, urbaine et autochtone)… View Article
Empowering and Engaging Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Mental Health of Young People
Youth are leaders today in advancing the health and rights agenda. Meaningfully engaging youth requires addressing and responding to systematic barriers impeding the capacity of youth by informing sustainable development based on youth lived experiences. Canadian Partnership for Women & Children’s Health (CanWaCH) and the Youth Working Group are excited to host youth, young professionals,… View Article
Tags: human rights, Mental Health, sexual health, youth engagement, youth-led
April 13, 2023
Youth Justice Workers
Delta Family Resource Centre (Delta) is a non-profit community organization which envisions a healthy and empowered community where families and children thrive. Delta is situated in diverse communities and provides a wide range of programs, services and activities that serve residents of Northwest Toronto, prioritizing services to the Black community. Delta is committed to equity… View Article
Tags: youth justice, youth worker
Amplifying Community Voices: A Forum on Anti-Asian Racism from Youth & Parent Perspectives
Amplifying Community Voices: A Forum on Anti-Asian Racism from Youth & Parent Perspectives is organized by the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with Hong Fook Mental Health Association (HFMHA), Chinese Canadian National Council – Toronto Chapter (CCNCTO), Scarborough Youth United (SYU), and The Asian Canadian Living Archive (TACLA)…. View Article
Tags: anti-asian racism, anti-racism strategies, community dialogue, community forum, parent-led, racism, youth-led
Ontario’s new child welfare policy is promising, but youth leaving care need more support
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services placed a moratorium on its child welfare policy that requires youth to leave foster care and group homes once they turn 18. At the same time, the province committed to a child welfare redesign to strengthen support for youth leaving care. The moratorium… View Article
Accepting Nominations for Education Innovations
People for Education wants to spotlight real-life examples of education innovations taking place in Canada and around the world with the hope of inspiring systems, policymakers, and individuals to collectively reimagine and drive change in education. We are looking for innovations that go beyond tinkering – that are examples of school communities that have transformed… View Article
Tags: education, innovation, student engagement
April 12, 2023
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April 11, 2023
Learning to Theorize Blackness, Indigeneity, and Racism in Youth Research
A multi-disciplinary storytelling conversation about learning to theorize race outside the traditions of our disciplines. Hosted by Eve Tuck and K.Wayne Yang A multi-disciplinary storytelling conversation about learning to theorize race outside the traditions of our disciplines. Featuring William T Grant Foundation Writing Fellows on their research to reduce inequality in the lives of young… View Article
Tags: storytelling, youth research
April 10, 2023
Canada’s Cannabis Act and Youth: 5 Years Later and 5 Years Forward
YouthREX and partners – the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA), Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program at Strides Toronto, and YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program – invite you to a two-part community dialogue on cannabis and youth. Join us on 4/20 to reflect on the lessons, emergent questions, concerns, and needs of young people five years after the legalization of cannabis… View Article
Tags: cannabis, cannabis legalization, COVID-19, online event, youth mental health, youth work
April 6, 2023
Four Promising Practices to Support Positive Outcomes for Pregnant & Parenting Youth
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This Evidence Brief outlines the importance of protective factors and summarizes promising practices to support positive outcomes for pregnant and parenting youth.
April 5, 2023
Bilingual Social Worker
Consistent with the interprofessional setting and the mission, vision, and strategic directions of CHEO, the Social Worker provides intake assessments, short-term therapeutic intervention, clinical back and group facilitation to youth who are taking part in our Outpatient Mental Health Services, primarily through Youth Net-Reseau Ado (YN/RA) and the Transitional Youth Program. YN/RA supports youth 13-20… View Article
Tags: clinical social worker, hospital social worker, social worker, youth mental health
Process Evaluation Examining the Implementation of a Sport-Based Positive Youth Development Program
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? Research suggests that sport-based positive youth development programs (i.e., those that focus on young people’s strengths rather than their perceived deficits) can… View Article
April 4, 2023
Practices to Support Improved Educational Outcomes for Indigenous Youth
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This Evidence Brief summarizes how educational outcomes for Indigenous youth can be improved through increased confidence, strengthened cultural identity, cooperative learning and mentorship programs, and the enhancement of critical thinking skills.
April 3, 2023
Young Adults’ Protest Participation and Mental Health
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? Emotional engagement is critical for social action, and the solidarity achieved through social movements can enable young people to facilitate connections… View Article
Youth Mental Health Grant
The Kindred Foundation Youth Mental Health Grant is focused on providing financial support to Canadian organizations providing mental health services to Black and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth across the country. The goal of the Youth Mental Health Grant is to ensure that organizations directly assisting Black and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth communities with mental health challenges and illness have… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth, Black youth, Mental Health, youth mental health
Pronoun Usage Guide
This toolkit was developed by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Making assumptions about someone’s gender identity can often lead to exclusion and harm. Learning to ask for and use someone’s pronouns is a small step in treating 2SLGBTQI people with decency and respect. To affirm someone’s right to be addressed the way… View Article
March 31, 2023
Supporting Your Intersex Child: A Resource for Parents and Guardians
This toolkit was developed by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: There is a history of trauma and stigma in relation to intersex variations that stems from coercive, non-consensual surgical and pharmaceutical interventions. The lack of disclosure and autonomy given to intersex people is also a long standing issue. This resource was designed… View Article
Systems of Oppression and Privilege
This toolkit was developed by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This quick reference provides basic definitions for common terms and concepts related to oppression and privilege to support discussion and further learning.
Tips on How to Practice 2SLGBTQI Allyship
This factsheet was developed by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Allyship is a verb; it is the continuous practice of doing the work of standing up for marginalized groups. Allyship is not an identity we can claim where we can give ourselves credit for previous practices. Instead, the title of being an… View Article
Responding with Allyship
This factsheet was developed by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Want to act in allyship but not sure of what to do when you see or hear hurtful or offensive behaviour? Here are some tips and some ideas on how to respond.
Soutenir votre enfant de genre divers
Cette trousse d’outils a été élaborée par Egale. VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE TROUSSE D’OUTILS : Vous commencez à vous familiariser avec l’identité et l’expression de genre de votre enfant. Il se peut que vous vous sentiez déconcerté d’apprendre l’identité de votre enfant, de même que par les informations que vous aurez besoin de… View Article
Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child
This toolkit was developed by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Thank you for being an advocate for your gender diverse child. This resource is meant to help guide you and your child in the Ontario education system. In it, you will find, an introduction to gender identity development, an outline of what… View Article
Adults Supporting 2SLGBTQI Youth
This factsheet was developed by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Every supportive adult can be a vital resource when supporting Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, and Intersex (2SLGBTQI) youth. Taking on the active role of an affirming adult can be vitally important compared to other lukewarm tolerances 2SLGBTQI youth may… View Article
What 2SLGBTQI Youth in Esports Want: Navigating Cyber Violence and Modes of Gaming Otherwise
This report was prepared by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: 2SLGBTQI youth gamers in Ontario see esports as a liberatory space, but all participants from our foundational research experienced and/or witnessed cyber violence on a regular basis. We asked youth participants how they would feel better supported; here are the results. With… View Article
March 30, 2023
2SLGBTQI Inclusion in Sports: Playbook to Breaking Down Barriers
This toolkit was developed by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Being able to practice 2SLGBTQI allyship in sport starts by understanding the barriers to 2SLGBTQI inclusion and accessibility. This resource lays out the different barriers of discrimination that exist in sports and provides tips and tricks on how to foster a more… View Article
La mobilisation chez les jeunes en contexte de ruralité – quels liens à faire avec la santé et le mieux-être?
La participation active et l’engagement des jeunes dans la construction de leurs milieux de vie sont considérés comme des facteurs clés importants à l’égard de la prévention en santé mentale chez les jeunes. La mobilisation des jeunes constitue un mécanisme d’inclusion sociale essentiel au dépassement de certains défis associés à la ruralité (p. ex., un… View Article
A Critical Perspective on the Canadian Education Gap: Assessing First Nation Student Education Outcomes in Canada
This report was prepared by The StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The key focus of the colonial and Western school system has been the achievement of maximum enrollment, which has become an indicator of education quality. Enrollment rates, however, do not adequately capture or reflect outcomes… View Article
Composantes de l’identité humaine
Cette infographie a été élaborée par Egale. VOICI COMMENT LES AUTEURS DÉCRIVENT CETTE INFOGRAPHIE: Ce document illustre quatre éléments de l’identité humain. Les termes associés avec chaque élément continuent à évoluer. In English.
Components of Human Identity
This infographic was created by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: No matter what terms a person uses to describe their identities, we all possess the following four components of human identity: Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Attraction, and Assigned Sex. This includes people who do not identify as 2SLGBTQI. The Genderbread Person is… View Article
Mental Health & Well-Being of Students: Three Years into the COVID-19 Pandemic
This infographic was created by People for Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: People for Education’s Annual Ontario School Survey (AOSS) provides valuable insights about how schools are doing. The 2022-23 AOSS is the 26th annual survey of elementary schools and 23rd annual survey of secondary schools in Ontario. The 2022-23 cycle received… View Article
Inclusive and Affirming Language Tips
This factsheet was developed by Egale. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Everyday language is often unnecessarily gendered. By shifting towards inclusive language, we can contribute to a more affirming environment that respects the gender identities of all people. Pronouns and names are not the only parts of language marked by gender. Always be… View Article
Honouring Our Histories & Identities: Reflection to Action
I had the pleasure of attending Cree artist Kent Monkman’s exhibit Being Legendary at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) on February 1st as part of Being Legendary: Honouring Our Histories & Identities, an event hosted by YouthREX in partnership with the School of Social Work at York University, School of Indigenous Relations and Indigenous Programs… View Article
Accelerate Her Future Research Study
Accelerate Her Future is conducting an important research study titled “Career Development & Experiences of Black, Indigenous and Racialized Women in the Canadian Workplace”. This aims to better understand the career development experiences of Black, Indigenous, and racialized women at different stages of careers in business and tech roles — what are the barriers, gaps,… View Article
Tags: research project, Research Study, women of colour
March 24, 2023
Find Your Path 2023 Scholarship
This year Find Your Path is providing at least 1 scholarship valued at $500. Eligibility: • First in family to pursue university or college education • Graduating student from a high school in the GTA • Demonstrate financial need Deadline – April 4th 2023 For more information, please visit the Learn more link.
Tags: Funding, post-secondary, scholarship
Identify ‘N Impact Youth Grant Program
The purpose of the Identify ‘N Impact Grant Program is to: Help promote youth engagement and community safety throughout the City of Toronto Support youth to turn ideas into action Support emerging (e.g.: new, small, grassroots) youth-led groups Motivate and encourage MVP youth to become involved in their communities (MVP stands for Most Vulnerable People,… View Article
Tags: community safety, MVP youth, youth engagement, youth-led
Positive Youth Justice: Framing Justice Interventions Using the Concepts of Positive Youth Development
This report was prepared by Coalition for Juvenile Justice. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The concepts and principles of positive youth development (PYD) offer valuable guidance for the design of interventions for youthful offenders. Unfortunately, few programs draw on PYD principles, often for very good reasons. We believe that can change. The most… View Article
March 23, 2023
Gender Justice in Sports: How Leaders Can Engage Men & Boys
From the locker room to the boardroom, leaders in sports have a responsibility to create safer and more inclusive cultures for current and future athletes. How can we leverage the positions of trust we have as coaches, leaders, parents, and athletes to create positive & lasting change? We’re calling on male leaders in sports: athletes… View Article
Tags: gender diversity, gender justice, sports
March 22, 2023
Sister 2 Sister: A Healing Initiative
Peacebuilders and The Neighbourhood Group presents Sister 2 Sister: A Healing Initiative for POC female-identified persons, ages 14 to 18. Join us for 10 weeks of healing and restoration! Every Saturday, starting April 15th to June 17th, from 2PM to 5PM ET. Location: 349 Ontario Street, Toronto Email mfarkollie@peacebuillders.ca to register!
Tags: BIPOC youth, girls, healing, restoration, young women
March 21, 2023
Making My Way Career Guidance Workshop
Value Life Humanitarian & Community Services and Malton Black Development Association, in collaboration with the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the Malton Women Council, are hosting a career guidance workshop for Grade 8 to 12 students and parents. This is a great opportunity for students and parents to network with various professionals. They will… View Article
Tags: Career planning
Black Peer Facilitators Needed!
The IMARA Generation Project, based out of TAIBU Community Health Centre, is looking for 10 Black peer facilitators to support our train-the-trainer sessions throughout April. An honorarium will be provided for all sessions. The IMARA Generation Peer Leadership Project is a youth focused & developed, culturally appropriate mental health awareness & support program centering Black… View Article
Tags: Black youth mental health, peer facilitator
March 20, 2023
Strategies to Slow & Prevent Youth Violence
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 risk factors for youth violence, as well as strategies to build protective factors that can slow and prevent youth violence.
FYI Application Fee Bursary
Are you looking to apply to university, college, or an apprenticeship program this year? If you are planning to attend a post-secondary institution or trades school during the 2023/2024 school year, FYI is offering a bursary to cover your application fees! Requirements are: You must be planning to attend a Canadian post-secondary institution or trades… View Article
Tags: bursary, post-secondary, scholarship
March 17, 2023
T4C Art Activism Gallery
Art Activism Gallery The T4C 2023 Art Activism Gallery and Showcase will be hosted on March 21st at the Toronto Reference Library between 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Join us to see works of art from artists in our community who want to bring awareness to youth homelessness and inspire our community to #MakeChangeHappen. The… View Article
Tags: art activism, art gallery, fundraising
Research to Practice: Movement Based Learning for Youth Employment
Research to Practice Symposium is intended to bring together researchers, practitioners and youth to work together on common issues and catalyze continued collaboration. The event will discuss the case for the incorporation of sport and movement to strengthen employment training outcomes. New perspectives on the role that movement-based learning and sport for development can play… View Article
Urban Work Survey
Are you passionate about making cities better places to work? Youthful Cities wants to hear from you! Take our quick 10-question survey for a chance to win a $200.00 gift card. Your responses will remain anonymous. Submit by March 31, 2023 @ 11:59pm PST. Click on the Learn More to access the survey.
Tags: future of work, Survey, urban, youth-led
Ten Practices for Meaningfully Engaging Youth
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet outlines ten practices for meaningfully engaging youth.
March 16, 2023
Youth-Led Impact: 12-Week Program
Join us to help create an art project geared towards social change! At Youth-Led Impact, you and a group of peers will choose a social issue that matters to you and create something to impact change. This spring (2023), our Youth-Led Impact program will be focusing on wealth inequality, and so will spend time thinking… View Article
Tags: after school program, arts program, hands-on, income inequality, social justice
Mentoring Opportunity for BIPOC Youth
And Still I Rise: Anti-Racism & Leadership Program offers job shadowing opportunities for 100 BIPOC youth, who will have the opportunity to work alongside a BIPOC professional for up to one week. They will learn how to create a professional portfolio, interview successfully, network, develop leadership potential, and more. Participants will be offered up to… View Article
Tags: BIPOC youth, mentorship
March 14, 2023
Tutoring Hub for Tutors & Students
Black Tutors Canada is a tutor listing website that allows tutors who identify as Black, African, Caribbean, and of the African diaspora to list their tutoring services on the platform. The site provides a connecting space for current and retired Black teachers, graduates, and professionals with students across Canada. Tutors offer online and in-person tutoring… View Article
Tags: Black student, Black tutor, education, tutoring
Ontario Community Changemakers
8 80 Cities is thrilled to announce the launch of applications for Year 3 of our Ontario Community Changemakers program. Ontario Community Changemakers strives to serve as a launchpad for emerging community leaders and create a network for young civic innovators and public space advocates that reflect the diversity of people and geography of Ontario…. View Article
Tags: changemaker, changemaking, civic engagement, public space, social inclusion, storytelling, youth leadership
March 13, 2023
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