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Media Advisory: Launch of First Nations Advisory Council report
Event : St. Mary’s First Nation : 14 September 2021, 6:00 AM EDITOR’S NOTE: The First Nation Advisory Council, created by the Office of the New Brunswick Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate, will present its report for Indigenous youth entitled No Child Left Behind (Katop Wasis Sesomiw Nokalawin (Wolastoqey) – Mo Nagelameg Neoteetjit Mitjoaatjitj (Mi’gmaq)) […]
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Dr. Shirley Cheechoo C.M., residential school warrior, sets sights on new Weengushk Film Institute on Manitoulin Island empowering Indigenous Youth
Established in 2002 by Dr.Cheechoo, the renowned James Bay Cree artist, actor, and filmmaker, Weengushk Film Institute (WFI) is one of Canada’s most meaningful centers of learning. The first of its kind, this non-profit centre educates and inspires Indigenous and diverse youth with its logistics programming integrating creative and life skills. Dr. Cheechoo, a residential […]
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Surveys will help on-reserve youth share stories, hopes – CBC
Jul 30, 2021 Landyn’s Journey of Awareness wants help deciding how to distribute $50,000 Landyn Toney’s journey to raise awareness about residential schools didn’t end when he got to the last stop on his more than 200-kilometre walk across Nova Scotia. Since 12-year-old Landyn ran through a ribbon at Annapolis Valley First Nation three weeks ago […]
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Esgenoôpetitj First Nation opens doors to new youth centre – CBC
Jul 27, 2021 Mi’kmaw community building a popular gathering place for cultural activities Bobby Sylliboy stands at the front of the room, carefully demonstrating how to stretch out strips of wet deer hide. He tells his captive audience to pick out a skin from a bucket — and leave any negative energy at the door. […]
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YT Government: Youth Roots Grant supports four community projects aimed at empowering youth
28/06/2021 The Youth Roots Grant, a funding opportunity that supports substance use prevention efforts, has awarded $18,500 to four community projects across the Yukon. This grant focuses on initiatives that build social, emotional and physical spaces where youth can thrive and are less likely to start unhealthy, risk-taking behaviours. The Youth Roots Grant funding recipients […]
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GNB: Launch of Interim Recommendations Report for the Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Services Review
7 June 2021 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The Child, Youth, and Seniors’ Advocate publicly disclosed the Interim Recommendations Report for the Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Services Review today. Some of the broad approaches emerging from the ongoing review focus on: taking child rights to life and health seriously, investing in community-based approaches, staying the […]
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Wolastoqey Nation: Provincial Health Plan Engagement Session For Youth On April 29
April 9, 2021 As part of the Department of Health’s ongoing provincial health plan engagement process, they are holding an engagement session for youth on April 29. This will be a virtual session held with the minister via Zoom. They invite First Nations youth to participate. Any First Nations youth wishing to participate can register […]
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NS Government: Youth Outreach Programs Expanding
January 20, 2021 Nova Scotia youth who are struggling, marginalized and at-risk need more access to supports in their communities to help them grow, develop, stay safe and have more opportunities for their future. That is why the Youth Outreach program, which delivers services that support the health, safety and well-being of youth, is expanding. […]
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Nova Scotian teen creates virtual Afro-Indigenous youth book club – HalifaxToday.ca
Damini Awoyiga, a Digitally Lit youth ambassador, plans for club members to read books from local Black and Indigenous authors Inspiring peers about other experiences and cultures makes 13-year-old Damini Awoyiga enthusiastic. She found a love for reading when she was four, started writing poetry and short stories at 10 and on her 13th birthday […]
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NL Government: Child and Youth Advocate Invites Youth in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community to Participate in its “30 for 30” Awareness Campaign
September 14, 2020 Young people have a unique way of expressing themselves and cutting to the chase. Child and Youth Advocate Jackie Lake Kavanagh is therefore inviting youth from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to help in an awareness campaign with her office. The “30 for 30 Campaign” will release a message a day for 30 days […]
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