There is a lot going on in the world today, and youth want to talk about it. Every week we cover current issues that are important to the youth of YYC.
Fast fashion has recently gained attention on social media as it has become almost inevitable in today’s society while promoting unsustainability. This practice has become increasingly popular among larger fashion corporations but has consequently harmed the planet, exploited workers, and caused deforestation. With that in mind, today, I wanted to talk about the immense influence…
In the present day, climate change is one of the biggest challenges we are facing as a species. Human development over the last 200 years has made it so the world is becoming dangerously close to an irreversible change, so it’s no surprise that the topic as a whole can seem overwhelming. While a real…
The 2022 Filipino general election occurred on May 9th, 2022. The general election includes both executive and legislative branches of government in the Philippines. This event was crucial for not only myself but Filipinos all around the world. As the daughter of Filipino immigrants, my parents have been watching every Filipino news outlet for the past…
Before I jumped into my post, I wanted to give you all some information about the Calgary Reads Book Sale! This is a wonderful organization that allows Calgarians to purchase books at accessible prices for all to enjoy. My favorite part about this organization is its goal to improve literacy among young children. The fact…
What is a TERF? TERF stands for Trans-Exclutionary Radical Feminist. It is an ideology that identifies transwomen as ‘dangerous’ and transmen as ‘confused’ because they do not believe in the validity of trans people. It is also a branch of ‘feminism’ that practices political lesbianism; which is the practice of women exclusively dating women not…
Uncertainty about our future has increased as a result of climate change. As its effects worsen over time, one thing is certain: we will leave the Earth to today’s children and youth, as well as future generations. The world now has 1.8 billion young people aged 10 to 24 — the largest generation of youth…
These days, it’s all too common to hear discussion about the housing crisis. The rising rent, the sky-high house prices, the decline in home ownership—they’re all symptoms of a growing dynamic. From the mid-2000s, right around the time of the subprime mortgage crisis, several shifts have conspired to make cities increasingly unaffordable. First, many cities…
Mental health has been something that has had the ability to evolve over the years. It’s important to consider that today’s society has changed, and as generations changed the stigmas have as well. I am a huge advocate in mental health as I have also been struggling with mental health myself. Here are a few…
When we think of the Middle East, we think of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, the Red Sea. We think of both the towering skyscrapers in Dubai and the crumbling huts of the Yemani countryside. For some, one image is more resonant to their perception of the Middle East than others; the image of a totalitarian,…
Note: This article talks about sexual assault, abuse, and murder, which may be disturbing for some readers. I’m sure most of you know Bhad Bhabie, also known as Danielle Bregoli, from her famous saying “Cash me outside, howbow dah?”. She quickly gained popularity after her appearance on Dr. Phil, on an episode called “I Want…
As the month of May approaches, so does Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month. Over 70,000 people worldwide suffer from Cystic Fibrosis (CF), including many of the people we know and love. That being said, it is important to shed a light on CF research to allow for a better understanding of the disease! First of all,…
The COVID-19 virus has been active for around 2 years now, and already recommendations for the 4th dose or second booster shot have started to arise. Over the past months, we have encountered new and fatal variants of the Covid-19 virus that may be immune to the present vaccines. With this ongoing situation, it is…
Your age is just a number. Activism & Advocacy can be done at any age by any person, and it can make a difference. To inspire you so, here are four inspiring young activists that advocate for some issues, across a wide range of global (current) events in our world today. 1. Greta Thunberg You…
With millions of Ukrainians having fled their country as Russian forces shell cities and towns in the Eastern European country for nearly a month now, a number of community groups and organizations have come together across Calgary to support them. These groups are dedicated to helping immigrants in Calgary and are now working together to…
Last Friday, a new fuel tax break came into effect in Alberta. The policy, championed by Premier Jason Kenney, would dispense with the existing 13 cent per litre provincial tax on gasoline and diesel. It seems like a straightforward strategy: help reduce the burden of soaring fuel prices from consumers. It’s also immediately visible. Perhaps…