At Youth Ottawa, we believe that actions, no matter how small, could add up to large-scale transformations. This story all began with a video and...
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25 Years of Spirit: A Yearbook
In celebration of our 25th Year Anniversary, our communications team went on an investigative journey to connect with past spirit award members in any way...
Read MoreMayor for a Day Contest
Mayor for a Day Contest Applications now accepted! Mayor Jim Watson, the City of Ottawa and Youth Ottawa’s Ottawa Youth Engagement Committee (OYEC) are proud to...
Read MoreRe-Engaging Young Artists: Artistic Mentorship Program
Youth Ottawa is happy to announce we are bringing back our Artistic Mentorship Program with a few minor changes to cater to our current situation...
Read MoreImproving Digital Literacy for Future Success
Youth Active Media program provides teachers with access to digital platforms and online resources to help teach their students how to navigate remote learning, especially...
Read More2021 Gratitude Report – Changing with the Times
Throughout 2021, the dedication, passion and generosity of our community never wavered. We are proud to share this snapshot of what you made possible.
Read More20+ years of
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
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