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Teaching Pride New Rainbow Bridges peer-led program aims to support youth transitioning into high schools Written by: Jude Ashburn, Rainbow Bridges Coordinator at Youth Ottawa the big picture Rainbow Bridges is an experiential, for-youth-by-youth …

Thank you for helping us empower and build opportunities for young people! As we start Youth Ottawa's 23rd year, we continue to be in awe of the generosity of our communities. …

Youth Spotlight Nayaelah Siddiqui is a 24-year-old student in her final year at the University of Ottawa. While in school, Nayaelah also works for Global Affairs in the International Platform Branch …

Amplifying the stories of refugees & newcomers Youth Ottawa and the UNHCR have teamed up to share the powerful stories of refugees in Ottawa. We interviewed refugees from all walks of …

Philanthropy through the eyes of their daughter Molly Ensom and her parents, Ron and Beverly Ensom, have been donating to Youth Ottawa for several years. Their gifts have included time, talent …

This month we launched SttARTs (Storytelling through the Arts) in partnership with MASC and the OCDSB - an exciting program that teaches students how to tell their own stories and …

Welcoming our new OYEC members! This past month, we welcomed a new cohort of members to the Ottawa Youth Engagement Committee. New and returning members attended the annual retreat at City …

Transforming Young Social Innovators into Young Social Entrepreneurs Youth are the most innovative people around (it’s a neuroscience thing - can’t argue with that!) There are no shortages of economic, social and environmental issues …

Glebe Collegiate's Murale on LGBTQ2S+ History “We created this mural to bring awareness to the struggles the LGBTQ2S+ community has faced throughout history. These events are as important as any historical …

Successfully Engaging Youth in Municipal Government: OYEC 2018 IMPACT REPORT Increasing Touchpoints Between Youth and the Municipal Government Since 2015 Youth Ottawa and the City of Ottawa have partnered to involve youth …

Recognizing 16 Remarkable Youth After reviewing a pool of 130+ nominations, 16 young leaders were chosen to take the stage at the RBC Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards on May …

Glebe's DILA Drug Awareness Day "The morning saw all 330 Grade 10 students participate in educational sessions about harm reduction, drug information, consent as it relates to substance use..."​ Youth Ottawa has …

Mayor Jim Watson announces Mayor for a Day contest winners! "The two winning students have been invited to be Mayors for a Day on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Madison and Jackson …