Ayva is a young artist currently in grade 7. Below is an interview she gave during a youthLEADarts after school program that speaks to why art is so important to her and why it can be also be inspiring and uplifting for others. She has taken the initiative to compose, design and sketch a LEAD …
LEAD Youth, Ayva, is Developing a Graphic Novel Based on LEAD Values Read More »
It was a stunning, sunny day and young art-trepreneur, Jules, just about to graduate to high school, had planned her work and was working her plan! Jules has always loved art and the act of creating. I met her when she participated in the youthLEADarts afterschool program at her inner-city school. Here, youth could meet, …
Young LEAD Artist’s Limited-edition Paintings Sell Out for a Good Cause Read More »
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt As graduation approaches and summer stretches ahead, youth at Britannia Elementary are well equipped to follow their dreams into the future. Taking part in youthLEADarts programs in January empowered them to believe in their creativity, to capture it in vivid …
There is so much more to life than meets the eye if you choose to seek it. The seeker becomes the finder, the finder of so much more than we thought was possible. — Wim Hof This spring, over the course of ten full school days, 100 vulnerable youth, ages 12 – 14 living in Barrie, …
More Than the Eye Can See…Youth in Barrie Share Their Community Pride Read More »
Thanks to Deirdre Potash for the inspired program description below. Over the past few weeks, youth at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School in Quebec, have participated in an interdisciplinary arts project that encouraged them to explore environmental awareness through visual art, literacy, and leadership values. Inspired by life in the water, students created metal embossed …
Pressing Through: Quebec Youth Create Art for the Environment Read More »
The story below was written by Zora and Ravi White, two youth from Quebec who are lving the LEAD values. They are an inspiration to everyone! Submitted by Deirdre Potash Greetings! My name is Zora White, and I live in L’Île-Perrot, Quebec. I have done some exciting things for my age related to anti-bullying, from …
United Against Bullying: Zora and Ravi White Take Action! Read More »
In celebration of National Poetry Month, we are featuring poetry and photos written and taken by youth at Britannia Elementary in Vancouver and across Canada. Youth at Britannia participated in a week long LEAD program in January 2026, supported by a CLICK grant, where their art and artfulness was captured. Enjoy celebrating their voices with …
Celebrating National Poetry Month with Youth Poems and Photos Read More »
YouthLEADarts Inc. Notice of Annual General Meeting of the Members NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members of youthLEADarts Inc (the “Corporation”) is called for and will be held electronically via Zoom videoconferencing on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, 4 pm (ET). Via ZOOM for the following purposes: AGENDA youthLEADarts Inc. Lori Sherritt-Fleming President …
April is a volunteer extraordinaire! We are especially grateful that she has been leading jewelry and crocheting workshops for youth in Lismore. Because she knows that budgets are tight, April put together individual kits for each participant and provided all materials and services free of charge. April retired from her demanding career job and a …
Spotlight on April: A True LEADer in Her Community! Read More »
This week marked the opening of “An East Side Story” a public exhibit featuring photographs and poetry by grade 6 and 7 students at Britannia Elementary. There was laughter, joy, celebration and pride. The exhibition followed on the heels of a week-long series of workshops delivered by LEAD artists where youth explored drama, photography, poetry …
“An East Side Story” Student Photography Exhibition Opens Read More »