Jessica Watson is taking on the challenge of the many sailors before her, to sail solo, non-stop, unassisted across the world’s oceans. She is not the first youth to sail across the world, in fact, there are numerous other sailors such as Zac Sunderland and Michael Perham who sailed before they turned 18. Jessica is…
Have you heard about Youth Week? [youtube vtSYeZk08iM] Youth Week is based on an international initiative meant to celebrate…well YOU (or, in more formal terms: youth empowerment, achievement and involvement throughout the year). From April 24 – May 2, 2010, different businesses, agencies and organizations around Calgary come together to host events, projects and offer free…
Hey everyone, I’ve decided to continue on this poem streak with some other poems, this time not written by me. My friend Alex Dias from Newfoundland puts together some pretty sick rhymes, so I’ve decided to feature him on YAA! To find more information about poverty and hunger, especially in Africa, click here. Born in…
This is the last post of this series and this one is really good! This chinese boy who has an amazing voice performed Vitas “dedication” and if anyone likes Vitas they would knew he’s famous for his incredible high dolphin songs. Dolphin songs are really hard to reach and this boy did an excellent job…
Right now in Language Arts at school I’m learning about poetry. Robert Frost is an a great poet and I’ve read a few of his poems. This post, I want to share one his poems with you. Take a look below to read the poem: Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening, Robert Frost Whose…
Spending your nights bored? Can’t think of anything to do? Here’s some awesome activites that you could take part in to fill some of your spare time! 🙂 1. Learn a new instrument— whether it is at school with band or with an instructor, learning a new instrument is an awesome way to spend your…
That’s right, guys! You have the chance to save a persons life–in fact, you can save three people’s lives. People suffering from cancer or car accidents are depending on blood from donors. Think about it: one hour of your time can add years to another person’s life. The CBS Youth Week Event is called Young…
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT DUDE PERFECT? I heard about these guys yesterday from my brother and he told me they are the idol for teenage boys. I didn’t believe that and after I saw the film, I felt it’s impossible and I couldn’t understand why they were being looked up to. These guys make up…
Often, the authors of youth novels write stories that are relatively depressing and lacking in any conclusion. This is done to add a realistic edge to their story. They often do this by exploring the ugly side of people and society; this results in a de-motivational but realistic story. It is rare to find a…
The Calgary Youth Foundation, one of CYFC’s many programs, is a group of youth volunteers responsible for distributing grants to “youth-driven projects” during two granting cycles a year. In the November cycle, local all-ages venue Comrad Sound was given a grant to help renovate their space to be more readily usable by the Calgary youth community.…
The Multicultural Youth Health and Well-Being Conference is only weeks away! You may have seen my earlier post for this event and thought to yourself “I’ll sign up next week”. But somehow, next week was about a month ago (oops). 😉 It’s not too late to still register! If you are interested in attending this…
Why not start off your weekend with something fun and for a cause? Rock the Change, presented by Freshflow Event Management and World Vision, is a free concert that is ‘celebrating Calgary students’ battle against global hunger’ through through 30 Hour Famine. Not only will there be live music but also intense break dancing battles to see…
I just got back from a trip to Italy which was absolutely amazing! And if you’ve been to Italy you know what I mean! My four favourite things about the vacation were the original statue of David, the original Last Supper painting, the ruin city of Pompeii and the medieval city of San Gimignano. Michelangelo’s…
This week, we will take a look at another amazing individual, an extraordinary youth who has achieved beyond her peers. Alia Sabur, unlike her peers, earned a B.S. (Bachelor of Science) at a age of 14 with an IQ that is off the chart, then went on completing her M.S. and Ph.D. in the field…
Well you would not believe who called the other day on their drive to St. John’s, Newfoundland! Lead singer, Tyler Bancroft, from Vancouver based band, Said The Whale talked to Youth Are Awesome about what life is like being a musician; everything from making a music video, to how comfortable naps in the tour van…