With over 600 volunteer opportunities and 8 full-time programs, Youth Central has risen exponentially in its influence over Calgary’s youth since it was founded in 1992. Today, it is one of Calgary’s leaders in providing team-based volunteer opportunities for youth. By incorporating team building and reflection activities, Youth Central provides a unique experience for youth…
In a big world, @youthvolunteercorps volunteers know how impactful it can be when addressing community issues and taking steps to make a change. Calgary’s YVC youth know just how important volunteering is for their community. This year, YVC (Youth Volunteer Corps) Day was on March 5th. The theme was “One World, Many Voices.” YVC Steering…
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an entirely new set of challenges to collectives and individuals internationally. Many of us are only able to peak into the lives of others via one dimensional social media posts or what they feel comfortable telling us on calls. And while seeing others can be uplifting the worry that you’re…
Journalism is a career path I can be quite scared of, yet I can’t look away from it entirely. There is something heroic about writing stories. Since those stories are meant to be factual, there’s a guarantee that a number of people will be caused to think and reflect on the world we live in. Before…
I am honoured to introduce our newest blogger of the month, Donel Kadima! Since joining YAA, Donel has written numerous eye-opening and unique posts that I strongly suggest you check out! A grade 10 student at Ernest Manning high school, Donel is a girl of many talents! Not only a writer with Youth Are Awesome,…
In 1980’s Harlem, the entirety of the queer community was hidden. In New York, the queer community survived in artful safe spaces of dance, creation, and expression. The drag ball scene is illuminated issues of race, gender, and sexual orientation faced by the marginalized communities of New York, and by extension, society as a whole.…
Meet Fatima Mir Baloch! Fatima Mir Baloch is a grade 12 student at Western Canada High School. Since joining Youth Are Awesome this year, Fatima has written captivating posts. I am pleased to introduce her as our newest blogger of the month! Last week, I was able to sit down to have a quick chat…
1 in 5 Canadians are impacted by some sort of mental illness in their lives.
The Vimy Pilgrimage Award is an educational program that takes twenty Canadian youth to Europe for one week to learn about Canada’s efforts and the First World War. I was fortunate enough to be chosen to go this year and I was truly moved and honored to go with such a wonderful group of people.…
Meet Dylan Zhao. Currently in grade 12 doing full IB at Western Canada High School, Dylan boasts a wide array of interests and involvements which range from economics and philosophy to his involvement in his school’s debate club and Model UN team. His latest achievement? Being Youth Are Awesome’s February 2018 blogger of the month.…
I’m sure at some point, we’ve all had the urge to write our own book. But for most of us, trying to actually start that process usually puts a damper on that aspiration. However, meet the girl who’s braved this daunting task. This is Yi Nuo, a grade 11 student at Sir Winston Churchill High…
I am pleased to introduce our newest blogger of the month, which comes at a fitting time because it is also her one-year anniversary blogging on Youth Are Awesome! Since September 2016, Hilary Guo has written delightful and humorous posts ranging a variety of topics, from personal opinions, to creative writing, to modern trends! Her cheerful…
Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Kaiz Alarakyia for Youth Central’s 25th anniversary celebration. Every two weeks this year, Youth Central will spotlight 25 alumni to reflect on their time spent with the organization, as well as to see what they have been up to since! I’m sure after you read about Kaiz…
Have you ever had an amazing idea that could benefit Calgary and the world around you but, the project seems out of reach because of those expenses that come with it? Calgary Youth Foundation (CYF) can solve those problems for you. What is the Calgary Youth Foundation? CYF is a youth-driven committee that offers grants…
Last Sunday I had the pleasure of sitting down for a light lunch with the first Blogger of the Month in the year of 2017, Lucy Han! We had a lovely conversation at Friends, a local cafe with delicious food and a charming interior. I am so happy that I was given the opporunity to…