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YOUTH ARE AWESOME

Youth Are Awesome, commonly referred to as YAA, is a blog written by youth for youth. YAA provides the youth of Calgary a place to amplify their voices and perspectives on what is happening around them. Youth Are Awesome is a program of Youth Central.

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Monthly Archives: June, 2015

A happier lifestyle

What is happiness? To me, it's the feeling of my cheeks hurting from smiling too much, it's the feeling of energy flowing inside of me, it's the...

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

(Original Image) Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Both our strengths and weaknesses make up who we are. It would be a mistake to think that that...

Making the most of the music: 5 tips to tackle Sled Island this year

  Maybe you love music, but don't know your way around a music festival; I'm in the same boat! As an overly-organized A-type, I decided...

Glenbow Museum : Family Weekend

On Saturday, I went for a volunteer at Glenbow Museum. I expected it to just be a simple job of advising the visitors at...

Second-Class Citizenship from the perspective of a Second-Class Citizen

When I first heard about a newly proposed addition to Bill C-24, which received Royal Assent in June of last year, I wasn't worried....

Video Of The Day: Scrabble – Anagram Lovers

Even though Valentine's Day is long over, you can still enjoy this adorable video about Anagram Lovers. Yes, it is a clever advertisement from...

YAA Accepts: The Cottonball Challenge

I know it's been a long time, but hopefully you didn't miss us too much! Rebecca and I are back to do another one...

YYC’s Block Party: June 27th, 2015

This Saturday, June 27th, in Eau Claire Festival Market Square from 1pm-10pm, Youth Central will host one of the most epic events of the...

Making a Difference: Youth Advice on Starting a School Club

Do you have a great idea for a club within your school but have had troubles getting it started? For many people, starting a club at...

Sled Island 2015 (June 24-28, 2015)

If you haven't already heard of Sled Island, you are about to learn about this amazing opportunity here in Calgary that will calm exam...

Women deserve to live freely

We live in a society where females are still treated with less importance than men. In some areas of the world more than others,...

Playlist of The Week: Women Who Rock!

Next up in my series of tunes that are not to be missed, I'd like to direct your attention to eight women who have...

Ed Sheeran in YYC

Source On Wednesday June 17th, Ed Sheeran took to the stage at the Saddledome, performing before a sold out crowd of 13,000. I’d been waiting...

Vanessa’s Story: life, anxiety, depression, relationships & everything in between

    "Honestly, I'm ok, I'm happy with being the reason why someone is changing their life. Like if I can get people off of drugs,...

4 Netflix Shows to Entertain You This Summer

Source Often when I scroll through the available choices on Netflix, I'm at a loss regarding what to choose. I've seen everything from The Walking Dead...

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