As part of our Active Citizenship Initiative, we’re working with local non-profit organizations, grassroots groups, and Ottawa City Councillors to create short and punchy Community...
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An OCDSB Student’s Story of Resilience and Triumph in 2020
Damien Hébert, an OCDSB student, shares his story as he pushes past challenges and overcomes obstacles to achieve education and career success.
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Nominations are NOW OPEN!
Nominations for the RBC Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards are now open! Do you know a young person who is making a difference in...
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A farewell message from our Executive Director
Our Executive Director, Ian Bingeman, reflects on his time at Youth Ottawa and our board of Directors welcome Jesse Card as the Acting Executive Director
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Thank you for a year of growth!
We've released our 2020 Impact Report. As we made our way through an unpredictable year, we are once again thankful for all the good that...
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Setting an Innovative course for the future of a Music Program
Youth Active Media ventured into a new space in 2020 by working with St. Francis Xavier high school Music Department. We worked with students on...
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youth engagement
We are dedicated to strengthening the community. Our work, made possible by you, is focused on activating youth to create solutions to the problems they see facing their communities everyday.
Stories from the classroom
Below we share case studies from our work within the classroom. Read more to see how we engaged students to take action at the local level to combat issues that are important to them.
Raising Awareness for Climate Change
How a civics class initiated an action plan to educate others on climate change
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Ganaaboute Gagne
“We all need that push to get us to the finish line. I am so grateful to Youth Ottawa because in my opinion, they keep fantastic youth motivated towards achieving their goals.”
-Recipient of 2018 Youth Ottawa RBC Strength Through Diversity Award
Jennifer Lee
” I am grateful to Youth Ottawa. The money I received from the Youth Ottawa bursary went towards by studies at Concordia University. This has enabled me to meet so many artists within my program and it has opened opportunities for networking and collaboration.”
-Recipient of 2018 Youth Ottawa RBC Arts & Culture Award
Falicia Gingras
“Being recognized for the Take a Stand Award by Youth Ottawa meant that my efforts and the efforts of my group in bettering the community are making an impact, this has encouraged me to continue modelling Indigenous values.”
-Recipient of 2018 Youth Ottawa RBC Take a Stand Award
Zaineb Al-Faesly
“I was always uncertain about pursuing my master’s degree and this award gave me a financial push. Being a student is expensive so I’m grateful to Youth Ottawa for this opportunity and their support.”
-Recipient of 2018 RBC Strength through Diversity Award
Maya Basudde
“Being recognized for the RBC Spirit of the Capital Arts & Culture award was one of the first times that I felt like what I was doing was important.”
-Recipient of 2017 RBC Arts & Culture Award
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