For the approximate 200,000 years humans have resided on Earth, we’ve accomplished a lot. From agriculture to electricity, humans have experienced rapid developments and huge breakthroughs in various fields. However, in this process, one important thing was forgotten – how these actions impacted our planet. Fortunately, we are starting to take notice now. The Green…
Check out our BRAND NEW video for Youth Week Calgary, happening April 23 – May 1, 2011. [youtube gFTwGv5yzUo] What is Youth Week? Youth Week is based on an international initiative which acknowledges, celebrates and advocates youth empowerment, achievement and involvement throughout the year. From April 23 – May 1, 2011, Calgary communities, agencies and businesses…
Inn from the Cold is a great place that provides shelter from the cold, offering a haven for the vulnerable homeless population in Calgary. The shelter features a large kitchen, an expansive family room, a playroom and semi-private rooms for guests and laundry facilities. At Inn from the Cold, they offer safe habitation to seniors…
A little inspiration became an actual adventure. My friend Jennifer and I took money out of our own pockets to make holiday gift bags for the homeless. Each bag contained a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, hand sanitizer, a bar of soap, lip chap, a pair of mittens, a bottle of water, and a candy cane. We…
Being a person who is interested in fashion and beauty, I’ve come to love watching countless videos on YouTube. The below video is one of my favourite girls to watch, and she inspires me in so many ways even if she is younger than me. This is a video that demonstrates her compassion towards others,…
A turtle, a Jack-O-Lantern, a piano, a balloon, and a dragon? When did these things ever come together in the same category?! At Empty Bowls, of course. Last Thursday, the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) Steering Committee courageously headed down in the bitter cold to create ceramic bowls at the Wildflower Arts Center. Empty Bowls is a project that calls…
As a member of the team of student volunteers who ran the Bishop Carroll mayoral election on Oct. 18, I can say it was a valuable experience. It was so inspiring to see students take interest in civic responsibility and democracy. Volunteers went around to homerooms and distributed and collected ballots. We counted them at…
5. Market Mall In the heart of Calgary’s Northwest, Market Mall is a modern mall. With 1 level shopping, the is no need to walk up and down! Market Mall features Calgary’s first Apple store and H&M. The mall is also stacked with Safeway, Zellers, Sephora, Little Burgandy and more. It is in good proximity…
On Sept. 25, I attended the Youth by Youth Cinema Competition at the Calgary International Film Festival. Kids and teenagers from Grades 4 to 12 made animations, documentaries and live action films that showed and portrayed issues in real life, especially how sometimes the voice of youths is not heard in today’s society. The first…
The Wonder of Chopin was the opening performance to start off the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra season, and this spectacular piece sets the bar high for this year. The Wonder of Chopin celebrated Frederic Chopin’s 200th birthday, highlighting his Polish heritage and culture. Calgary featured its own Polish Calgarian, accomplished pianist Jan Lisiecki in Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.…
It seems that natural disasters are just taking over the headlines – what with the devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, the flood in the Philippines and now the recent floods in Pakistan, the world needs a little help to get back up onto its feet. Some of that help was raised on Sept. 12,…
If you’re keeping tabs on me (no obligation, but if you are, I’m flattered ;)), you will have probably noticed that I have not provided Youth Are Awesome with a NeRdy special in quite some time. I apologize for this and am here to provide my explanation, which can simply be described in the four…
Last Sunday was the 2nd annual Haultain and First Street Festival! Filled with fun for all ages, the festival started last year as a celebration of the completion of Haultain Park – a seven year project. Last year was a blast, and this year was no different. Although it is still technically summer, it seems…
Let’s Pretend this is a High School Election… You go to a huge high school. Around a million people. A new school year comes along, and, with it, student elections. Only they call themselves “City Council,” and they happen to handle a substantially large amount of cash and resources, which makes this election a big…