Meet some of the wonderful volunteers who are making this an extra special summer for rural youth in Nova Scotia. Programs are running weekdays in Lismore from July 7th to August 22nd. Johnny Baker MacDonald has been a part of the youthLEADarts program since it started in Lismore. He puts the V into volunteering taking everything he …
Nova Scotia Programs Underway With Outstanding Youth Volunteers Read More »
Last week youth in Nova Scotia spent the week planning and prepping for the Lismore summer Recreation program that began July 7th and will run until Aug 22nd 2025. Wednesday, as part of their training, youth achieved certification in First Aid. Thursday the team gathered together with other recreation team leaders from across Pictou County …
Youth in Little Harbour, Nova Scotia, through their actions have inspired and motivated other youth across the country to be the best they can be, to go where they are needed, to make their voices heard and to begin conversations about establishing programs similar to theirs in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. They have impacted youth …
It was a windy, rainy day at Lismore Beach in Nova Scotia on June 8th for World Oceans Day but that didn’t stop the Lismore youthLEADarts crew from lending a helping hand. They collected over 200 lobster bands and 8 bags of garbage from our beautiful beach. After the cleanup, youthLEADarts in partnership with Canadian …
Lismore Youth LEAD the Way by Organizing a Beach Clean-up on World Oceans Day! Read More »
May is a time for planting seeds. The seeds of mentorship through the arts continues to grow here in Nova Scotia in our Lismore and Little Harbour programs thanks to Quebec LEAD artist Deirdre Potash who provided the inspiration for our curvy art designs with paper. Our youth were introduced to “Queen of the Curve” …
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If you are a youth and are going to be in the Lismore area this summer, please consider joining our team! Information below.
Melanie McDuff is a culinary artist and our youth mentor for youthLEADarts Nova Scotia. Earlier this month, in both Lismore and Little Harbour, she shared her creative process and skills with youth, guiding them as they designed their own, themed charcuterie plates. She also shared some piping techniques with icing and led a cupcake decorating …
FUN WITH FOOD: A YOUTHLEADARTS CULINARY ARTS WORKSHOP WITH YOUTH MENTOR MELANIE MCDUFF Read More »
The youthLEADarts Nova Scotia team has a new youth mentor! Johnny Baker MacDonald stepped up during our March Break sessions to support Melanie McDuff, our youth LEADer deliver a Fun with Food workshop at both Lismore Hall and Little Harbour. Johnny was one of the first youth to sign up for our leadership program 4 years ago …
Mel and I are really enjoying our time with the youth in Little Harbour, Nova Scotia. Our empathy workshop went really well and we both feel inspired by the empathy and kindness demonstrated by these young people. It gives us hope. Our session started with an opening circle reflecting on what we learned last session …
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Lismore youthLEADarts was a rocking this past week when local musicians Vivi Chediac (Director Carillon Singers, Music Director Lismore Springtime Review) and Steve Guthro (Percussion, guitar, singer performer Lismore Springtime Review) and Vic (Steve’s friend who joined us on electric guitar) jammed with our youth. Youth mentor and culinary artist Melanie McDuff prepared a musical …
Staying Tuned: Lismore youthLEADarts Explores the Art of Music Read More »