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Thanks for making 2022 brighter
Our yearly gratitude report is here! 2022 was an amazing year, all thanks to you. To show our appreciation, we have assembled our annual gratitude report highlighting all of our...
Read MoreJoin us for our 2023 Annual General Meeting
Youth Ottawa's 2023 Annual General Meeting will held on January 24th, 2023, from 6-8 PM
Read MoreHome is Where Love Grows
In the span of two months, four students' school project blossomed into a social justice initiative, now being published with the help of Youth Ottawa.
Read MoreBuilding Communities for Student Success
Community engagement is the foundation of all that we do at Youth Ottawa. But why is it important?
Read MoreJoin Us on Our 25th Spirit Anniversary
It’s our 25th Anniversary of celebrating our city’s youth and all of the amazing things they have done! We can’t wait to see you there!
Read MoreSummer Recap Report 2022
Education doesn’t end in July! Youth Ottawa has been helping youth amplify their businesses for years now, but this summer we decided to take it up a notch.
Read MorePreparing for Another Amazing School Year
Have you missed us? Youth Ottawa is preparing for another school year, filled with all of our engaging programs. We have a full roster of our usual programs, and a...
Read MoreWhy do we Golf?
This year’s Charity Golf Classic will take place on August 9 at the Marshes Golf Course in Kanata.
Read MoreEnd of School Year Report 2021-2022
We have seen such amazing innovation happen this year and want to congratulate all those who made it possible! As we close off the school year and look ahead to...
Read MoreMeet the 25th Annual Spirit Award Winners
It’s that time of year again! We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 25th annual RBC Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards.
Read MoreThe New OYEC
We are returning this team into action with the help of YouthNet, a mental health promotion and intervention organization. Youth have already started their work in pushing forward the proclamation...
Read MoreYouth Week Recap
In 2022, our Ottawa Youth Engagement Team proposed the proclamation of National Youth Week to city council members. With the help of supporters like Rawlson King, it has been officially...
Read MoreThe RUN Centre
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 an Instagram message.
Read More25 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 we could.
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 host the Annual Mayor for...
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 in the pandemic.
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 in a post-COVID-19 learning environment.
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 MoreJoin us for our 2021 Annual General Meeting
Youth Ottawa's 2021 Annual General Meeting will held on December 15th, from 6-9 PM in the Executive Boardroom at Bayview Yards
Read MoreAmplifying Student Potential: the Hawthorne Project
How a partnership between Youth Ottawa & the OCDSB led Gr 8 English Language Development students on a path to success.
Read MoreThank you for an amazing 2020-2021 school year
As we close off the school year, we are sharing our end-of-school report that recaps the unique student projects that came out of this year!
Read MoreIntroducing the 2021 RBC Spirit Recipients!
We're thrilled to announce the 24th annual RBC Spirit Award Recipients! These Ottawa youth are turning awareness into action and inspiring others to become agents of change.
Read MoreStrengthening Democracy with a Modern, Ever-Evolving Civic Education
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 Challenge Videos on an Ottawa-based...
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreNominations 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 the community? Nominate them today!
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreThank 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 came out of the collective...
Read MoreSetting 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 a music video around themes...
Read MoreSocial Awareness Project
Adult High School Students' Present: Eviction, song and music video created to bring awareness to the one year anniversary of the City of Ottawa's declaration of Ottawa's Housing Emergency.
Read MoreJoin us! Youth Ottawa 2020 Annual General Meeting
Youth Ottawa's Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on Saturday, December 20th from 5:30 PM - 9 PM.
Read MoreRainbow Bridges Film Festival
Youth Ottawa and the OCDSB partner to bring you the Rainbow Bridges Film Festival - showcasing films addressing topics related to 2SLGTBQ+ life experiences
Read MoreBen’s Youth Ottawa Story
When I was growing up, I was always interested in filmmaking, but I was never taken seriously.
Read More“I was just an artist, now I’m an entrepreneur”
My name is Abdul Muse and I am 19 years old. This is my story of entrepreneurship and music and Youth Ottawa
Read MoreWelcoming a new cohort of Amplified Fellows!
Welcoming a new cohort of Amplified Fellows In the summer of 2019, we piloted the Amplified Fellowship with funding from the City of Ottawa’s Community Economic Development Fund, the RBC...
Read MoreMeet the 2020 RBC Spirit Award recipients
Announcing the 2020 RBC Spirit of the Capital Youth Award recipients The RBC Spirit Awards is an annual event that celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of youth who are making our...
Read MoreCelebrating Pride Month with the OCDSB
Youth Ottawa and the OCDSB celebrate the end of Pride Month with videos showcasing 2SLGTBQ student voices In 2019, Youth Ottawa partnered with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board to...
Read MoreYou’re graduating high school during a pandemic
Grads of 2020, we want to hear from you! Classes have all moved online, proms have been postponed indefinitely and graduation ceremonies complete with cap and gown are off the...
Read MoreStories from the classroom
Raising Awareness for Climate Change How a civics class initiated an action plan to educate others on climate change Problem Young people are taking action at the local level to...
Read MoreI picked up a teddy bear, grabbed a pair of scissors…
“I was 5 years old when I learned that even as a child, we have a need for dignity.” My name is Ibrahim Musa and I am 21 years old....
Read MoreTeaching Pride
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...
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