Past Programs and Workshops:
2022 Britannia Community School- Vancouver
These videos were produced, written, shot, and edited by grade 6/7 students at Britannia Elementary during recent youthLEADarts programs.
Britannia Blog 2022! Vancouver
youthLEADarts Empowers Youth at Britannia Elementary, EAST SIDE VANCOUVER
A Week in January 2026 generously supported by CLICK Amazing youngsters! So capable, creative and collaborative. Amazing teaching artists! So passionate to empower youth. Day 1: Candice Halls-Howcroft of Squamish Nation shared her ancestral teachings and captivating stories of being...
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Crocheting our LEADership journey
youthLEADarts Lismore, NS launched their first ever crochet workshop with crochet artist, crafter, and business entrepreneur, April Stewart, who not only volunteered her time but donated all the materials so our youth could participate. The youth were asked what do...
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Time for Gratitude: Thank you to our Sponsors
“Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.” Anni Albers Breathing happiness. What a beautiful concept. There are many expressions that have to do with breath: catch your breath, out of breath, hold your breath, a...
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Widening Circles: Britannia’s Youth Speak Through Their Art
“I live my life in widening circles that reach out across the world.” Rainer Maria Rilke At Britannia this week, our circles of self-knowledge, expression and community expanded. As one student concluded, “ I learned how to use my voice.”...
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Lens on LEADership: youthLEADarts at Britannia
“Just one, small, positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” Dalai Lama As we gathered in our morning community circle at Britannia Elementary, we placed intentions on the day. For many, intention was a new word. Elder...
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Pastel Self-Portraits and Life Lessons From a Loom: An Art-full Day for Young LEADers at Britannia
Art. The kind of magic that happens when a blank page becomes a celebration, when separate strands come together and are woven into something strong, magnificent and meaningful. Art is a great teacher. In the morning, the youth at Britannia,...
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