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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...

On Thursday, May 28th one of our program coordinators Jesse Card ran an instagram live on storytelling and how students can use storytelling to enhance their learning experience.  It is...

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...

On Friday, May 8th we went Live on Instagram to launch a brand new web workshop series on a variety of topics pertaining to youth civic engagement. We decided to...

“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....

YOUTH OF OTTAWA A series to shine light on Ottawa’s young leaders & changemakers We want to unite in inspiration by sharing your stories! ⁣Who are the Youth of Ottawa...

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...

Explore our work and impact in 2019! As we start Youth Ottawa’s 23rd year, we continue to be in awe of the generosity of our communities. Today, we continue to...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...