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The Beginning If you had told me four years ago that I would kind of, sort of, like public speaking, I would have laughed and said "No."...
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Youth Blog
Nov 10, 20192 min
Canada Remembers
I don’t remember many things that happened when I was 2, but I remember this... There was a parade in my town. Someone in red uniform was...
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Youth Blog
Nov 1, 20192 min
Trick or (Tr)Eat: the Halloween Tradition
Can one really be too old for Trick or Treat? If you had asked me when I was 5 years old, the answer would have been “Never!” Though I...
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Youth Blog
Sep 27, 20196 min
A Beginners Guide to Cooking
Many people don’t know how to cook. Let me clarify that when I say cooking I do not mean putting something in the microwave or pressing a...
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Youth Blog
Sep 4, 20194 min
Youth of Canada Sent Me to a Leadership Camp
When I hit submit on my application for Youth of Canada’s OELC contest in January, I can’t say I knew exactly what I was signing up for....
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Youth Blog
Jun 23, 20192 min
The Importance of Mindfulness in the Lives of Teenagers: An Expert's Point of View
Recently, we had an interview with Safina Hirji, a high school educator and founder of Stillness Hub. From her experiences as an educator...
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Youth Blog
Apr 18, 20193 min
High IQ students at School
School as we know it, can be quite hard for students, for others though it seems like a piece of cake. Certain students have been labeled...
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Youth Blog
Apr 7, 20195 min
Life is What You Make it
I want you to imagine giving one of your friends a high five. Simple right? Now imagine trying to give someone a high five while you have...
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Youth Blog
Apr 7, 20192 min
Summer Camp Volunteering Opportunity
For many high school students, the end of the school year means the end of dreaded homework and exams. As much as we anticipate the fun...
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Youth Blog
Apr 7, 20192 min
Seniors with Skillls
Get involved and volunteer for Seniors With Skills! My name is Jaya and I am a university student and founder of the nonprofit...
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Youth Blog
Apr 7, 20193 min
Something I am Thankful for – Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House
This Thanksgiving season, Canadians reflected on what they are thankful for in their live, how to say thank you, and how to give back to...
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Youth Blog
Apr 7, 20193 min
The Maddie Project - Shine Bright
Mental health and mental health advocacy is incredibly important. A thriving organization called "The Maddie Project," is fully dedicated...
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Youth Blog
Apr 7, 20192 min
Geering Up
“Summer holiday”, the word that sparks joy in us whenever we hear it, is the free period between school years. We fill this time with...
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Youth Blog
Apr 7, 20194 min
Making The Most Out of Your Work Experiences
Life happens fast. We grow up a lot a faster than we think. And suddenly, we are no longer kids; we are young adults ready to start...
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Youth Blog
Apr 7, 20198 min
Language Learning Through The Eyes Of A Canadian Teenager
Hello! My name is Nathan Corrigan. I am 16 in grade 11 and I attend Stella Maris Academy. I’m from the small town of Trepassey in...
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Youth Blog
Apr 7, 20194 min
The Best Summer I Ever S(HAD)
I first discovered the SHAD program at the start of high school from a SHAD Fellow who attended back in the eighties. It sounded like an...
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Youth Blog
Dec 27, 20183 min
Hockey - Youth's Canadian Identities
Hockey not only unites Canadians from all over the country, but gives many Canadian youth a passion! Youth of Canada wants to acknowledge...
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Youth Blog
Nov 23, 20182 min
Piano Lessons = Underrated
Although many parental figures seek to expose their children to multiple different activities and experiences while they are young,...
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Youth Blog
Nov 21, 20184 min
AP Exam Study Tips
Are you interested in giving AP exams next year? Have you been struggling to self study yourself for that dreaded month of March for AP...
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Youth Blog
Oct 10, 20183 min
Youth of Canada Mental Illness Awareness Week Entry #3: All the "what ifs"
When I wake up to the sound of my alarm, the first thing I think about, is school. What’s going to happen today? What will I not...
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