Lori Sherritt

This post was entirely created and written by youth author and blog contributor Devan Grewal. I was inspired to write this poem on leadership because there are many leaders in our community that are not recognized and do not get the credit they deserve for what they do.  Leaders are important because they provide direction, …

Leaders: When You Fall They Help You Rise: A Poem by Youth Contributor Devan Grewal Read More »

Hi friends! The youthLEADarts Summer Fundraising Soirée is only 8 days away! Join us to meet some of our young LEADers from across Canada and be entertained by some dynamic young artists from Nova Scotia, Ontario and British Columbia. Help support real change and RSVP now to info@youthleadarts.com. You will then receive an invitation to …

youthLEADarts Summer soirée Only 8 Days Away! Read More »

youthLEADarts is excited to welcome Brooklyn and Devan as contributors to our blog. They are volunteering to write several stories over the summer and beyond, offering insight into what youth are thinking, feeling and responding to in the world around them.  Brooklyn will be going into grade 9 in the fall. She is a youthLEADarts graduate …

Introducing Brooklyn and Devan: LEAD’s New Youth Blog Writers!  Read More »

The Project: Youth at Britannia Elementary in British Columbia needed to raise funds to cover the expenses of their grade seven exchange trip between their class and a class of youth from Ontario. (This was no small feat as the funds raised had to cover plane fares, accommodation, food and transportation). The Challenge: How? (The funds required …

Measurable Differences: How LEAD Youth Turned Their Project Into Profit Read More »

Please join us on July 22nd at 7-8 PM Eastern for our on-line mid-summer fundraiser! There will be outstanding entertainment provided by youth coast to coast, door prizes and an opportunity to learn about and support underserved youth in LEAD programs across Canada!  Hosted by Natalie Preddie, award winning travel journalist, BIPOC advocate and contributor on Breakfast …

YouthLEADarts Summer Soirée Fundraiser Set for July 22nd Read More »

At youthLEADarts we are honoured and blessed to work side by side with Indigenous Elders, Story Keepers and artists from many nations across Turtle Island and to have the support of the Vancouver School Board’s Indigenous Education Department.  We are proud to share teachings from coast to coast, from Mi’kmaq territory to Coast Salish Territory. …

Good Medicine: LEAD Youth Embrace Indigenous Teachings  Read More »

This Earth Day as we think of nurturing our planet…make space for a little green. Don’t let the concrete hold you back. Wise thoughts from Desmond, grade seven, who created this artful message during the LEAD program in Vancouver. The Concrete Garden By: Desmond Resilience. Moss is growing out of concrete.  Not soil. Or a …

Youth Reflect on Their Own Resilience and the Resilience of Nature: Desmond’s Poem for Earth Day Read More »

Culture is the heart of the inner city. Here, Brooklyn, grade 7, acknowledges how Indigenous culture has deep roots in her east side community. Tip of the Scale By: Brooklyn Culture. Longhouses are the foundation of our community. The majority of our population at Britannia is Indigenous.  Culture is rooted deep in the Grandview area.  …

TIP OF THE SCALE: BROOKLYN’S PERSPECTIVE ON INDIGENOUS CULTURE IN HER COMMUNITY Read More »

In the Vancouver LEAD program, youth at Britannia, an inner-city school, explored their world through photography and language. They sought out metaphors for their community. Eli’s depth of concern for his neighbours shines through in both his photo and poem. Eli displays such empathy, insight and kindness in his art. How do we treat people? …

Half full or half empty? Eli ponders the age old question Read More »

Through the voices and images of our youth, we at youthLEADarts continue to celebrate National Poetry Month. Pascal’s original words and photograph highlight the need to leave space in our days to calm down and catch our collective breath. The world can be chaotic and we all need to be ‘benched’ once in a while, …

Advice from youth: calm down, catch your breath and recollect Read More »