Two years ago, I was afraid of public speaking. However; with my involvement with the Speech club in my school, I was able to step out of my comfort zone. How many of you believe your voice is powerful? Well it is.
I began volunteering with Youth Central just this summer. I’m a fairly new volunteer, but I most definitely do not feel like one. The staff at Youth Central has integrated me into the system so much so that I feel like I have known them for a long time! Just this summer I have already…
In Canada, there are around 70,000 children who are home-schooled. But why do some parents choose to teach their children at home, rather than expose them to the public school system? After all, home-schooling can be exhausting for the parents, and activities easily at hand in school like music programs and sports are much less…
As indie/alternative music is ironically becoming more mainstream. One band in particular is taking the indie-pop scene by storm: Foster the People. This relatively new Los Angeles band, has all the makings of an indie-pop classic – a fresh sound, uplifting beats, and the ability to create a stellar album. Foster the People first burst…
First of all, the soul of any fundraiser is that it’s all about the heart. A fundraiser has to be from the heart and to the heart for it to work. Having pulled off my own, out-of-the-blue fundraiser raising the awareness of children affected by war for the Canadian Red Cross, many months of predicted…
In Canada, consumers spend over $1.6 trillion each year on their purchases. In all of North America, we spend $26.4 trillion per year. That’s a pretty big economy! And to help you(th) navigate it, I’ve put together a short guide and set of resources. This is a three-part series featuring 7 areas of consumerism…
What’s so great about Facebook? Well, what’s not great about it? You can add hundreds of people you sorta-almost-kinda know and do tons of other time-consuming things on there! But before you do that, I’m here to give you a little advice about making the best Facebook profile ever… and how to become that person who…
With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 comes a sense of loss among fans everywhere. The conclusion of the most popular children’s book series of all time has been on the horizon for years.
To all the unfortunate youth who did not receive the gift of a fun-filled summer vacation packed with amusing activities to expend time on… I feel your pain. Sitting around the house, relaxing, and taking a refreshing break from school was great during the first few days. But when the second week came around, that’s…
In Canada, consumers spend over $1.6 trillion each year on their purchases. In all of North America, we spend $26.4 trillion per year. That’s a pretty big economy! And to help you(th) navigate it, I’ve put together a short guide and set of resources. This will be a three-part series featuring 7 areas of consumerism.…
Are you concerned about your Education? Do you wish you had more of a say in the government decisions made? Now’s your chance! Currently there is a Youth Minister’s Advisory Council that recruits ideas for YOUR voices to be implemented into OUR education. Check out www.speakout.alberta.ca/. If you feel that the 50% diploma exams aren’t…
Last month, a horrific accident happened on Stoney Trail in Calgary, AB. The vehicle was speeding towards the south lane when the car went off the street and flipped several times. The vehicle was holding five passengers and evidence of drinking was found in the vehicle. Almost instantly, a 16 year old female had passed…
On the days where you find yourself wanting to find a burst of inspiration yet it doesn’t come, you feel like you’ve wasted an opportunity to let your creative juices flow. Well, TO-FU, a design studio in Japan took interest in transforming a list of 29 ways to be creative into an animated motion graphic. …
The following post was written by a guest blogger, the Youth4Change team at Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA). CCASA is a non-profit agency that offers education and support to sexual abuse and sexual assault survivors, their friends and families. Services we provide include: 24 hour support and information (free and confidential) Counselling to anyone…
Now, we all know the summer and the freedom from lack of school can induce laziness and make you want to never use your brain again, but education certainly does not stop after school ends. Summer is sometime politics’ busiest season, so here are some ways to stay engaged and informed with what’s going on…