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Summer is here and Lismore youth are setting up camp!
As the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer hit us, youth in Lismore, Nova Scotia are setting records. Shelley MacDonald has been volunteering her time to train, organize and set up the region’s only day program for children and youth...
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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...
Read MoreWe Are All Equal: A Message From Assikinack Youth to the Global Community
“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...
Read MoreSpeaking Passionately, Powerfully and Poignantly: Assikinack Has Plenty to Say!
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...
Read More“Follow your dreams, no matter what!” Britannia’s Vision Boards
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...
Read MorePrograms Launch in Ontario
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...
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