Lismore youthLEADarts were excited to be a part of World Oceans Day on June 8th. In one hour our community gathered 820 lobster bands during our beach clean-up. Leading the way was our very own LEADer, Adeline who gathered 221 bands single handedly. Let’s keep your beaches clean!
“We Are All Equal”, a video created by grade 7 and 8 students at Assikinack Elementary in Barrie, Ontario brings us a message of hope. In their own words, “We all belong, no matter how different. We are all heroes of our own stories. We are all connected. We are all united…together.” This simple and …
We Are All Equal: A Message From Assikinack Youth to the Global Community Read More »
Youth Depression is Real!Grade 7 and 8 students at Assikinack Elementary in Barrie, Ontario recently completed a series of workshops both on line and in person with youthLEADarts Inc. Tina Tucker Bye, one of the mentors noted, “Their lines of the poetry were very powerful and poignant. They made very brave choices to take on …
Speaking Passionately, Powerfully and Poignantly: Assikinack Has Plenty to Say! Read More »
Article Written by: Trish De Luca The kids spent the afternoon diving deep into their dreams and desires, armed with scissors, glue sticks, and a whole lot of energy. They were on a mission—to continue crafting their vision boards. You know, those collages where you stick on stuff that represents your hopes and dreams? Yeah, …
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For two weeks, youthLEADarts is running programs with grade 7 and 8 students at Assikinack Elementary in Barrie, Ontario. With the Seven Grandfather Teachings and LEAD values as guides, students are embossing self-portraits, writing poetry, exploring drama and making short films about who they are and what connects them. All of these arts are allowing …
Post Written by Trish DeLuca Hey there! A big shoutout to everyone who dropped by to support our After School Power Project Program at Britannia Elementary in Vancouver which began Wednesday, April 10th and will run for seven weeks. Special thanks to Vancity who is sponsoring us! Here’s the scoop: We kicked off our first …
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members of youthLEADarts Inc (the “Corporation”) is called for and will be held electronically via Zoom video conferencing on MONDAY, March 25th, 10:30 am (ET). Via ZOOM for the following purposes: March 20th, 2023. youthLEADarts Inc. Lori Sherritt-Fleming (President) Shelley MacDonald …
This week, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, youthLEADarts Inc would like to feature and celebrate an incredible young woman, leader and community volunteer, Melanie McDuff. Melanie is the heartbeat of youthLEADarts Inc Nova Scotia. Melanie has been volunteering at the Lismore District and Community Centre since she was a little girl, as well as …
“A lot of the lessons that youthLEADarts teaches us in one week, resonate with us through the whole year.” Mr. Borsato, partnering classroom teacher. The youth who made the video below, listed many take-aways when they reflected in our opening and closing circles. “My take away is perseverance, if I don’t give up, I can …
Grade 6 and 7 students at Britannia Elementary on Vancouver’s East Side, spent a week immersed in youthLEADarts programs. Here is another of the videos they wrote, edited, performed in and produced during that time. Their voices call us to listen and remind us that the drum, calling us to care for one another and …