This blog post was conceived of and written by youth contributor Devan Grewal, a grade 9 student in Burnaby, BC. The new year is here and so are our long lists of resolutions (resolutions that, let’s be honest, usually fail). Whether you have a big list of goals or you’re just trying to get through …
Devan Grewal is a grade 9 student in British Columbia who regularly contributes to the youthLEADarts blog. Remembrance Day has come and gone and I hope everyone took some time to reflect. If you don’t know why we have this day, do your research and find out, or stick around and I’ll tell you. Remembrance …
Devan Grewal, Youth Writer on Perseverance, Process and Remembrance Read More »
As we pause to remember all of the sacrifices made for our freedom today, Devan Grewal, youth contributor shares the award winning poem that he submitted to the Royal Canadian Legion Literary contest last year when he was in grade eight. Thank you Devan, for giving us pause and for helping us to remember… The …
The Unknown Soldier: An Award Winning Poem of Remembrance by Devan Grewal, Youth Author Read More »
youthLEADarts in Nova Scotia is partnering with Lismore and District Community Centre for their Trunk or Treat event happening on Halloween night, October 31st from 5:30pm-8pm. This is the second year that youthLEADarts will be providing hot chocolate and hot dogs for families out trick or treating. Community members are invited to decorate their trunks …
Trunk or Treat: Youth Gain Life Skills While Giving Back Read More »
Who doesn’t love edible art? With ghosts, ghouls, tricks and treats on their minds as they count the days until Halloween, Lismore youth made rice ‘creepy’ treats at their gathering last week. Local community chef, Lesley McDuff dropped in to lend a hand. Melanie and Johnny, LEAD’s outstanding youth mentors, designed and ‘executed’ this fabulous …
This article was written by Devan Grewal, a grade 9 student living in the Greater Vancouver area. Bullying. Some of us have experienced it, some of us haven’t, but almost all of us know it’s not right. Even if you haven’t experienced it yourself, if you see it, stop it. But what does bullying look …
Step up to Bullying Written by: Youth Contributor Devan Grewal Read More »
It’s October and great things are brewing at youthLEADarts Nova Scotia! youthLEADarts is excited to partner with the Merigomish Area Recreation and Social Association for a Music Bingo Fundraiser with host Jason Roy on Saturday, October 4th! How does Music Bingo work? Teams of 6 will work together to name the tunes from the 50s, …
Music Bingo Fundraiser for youthLEADarts Nova Scotia this Saturday! Read More »
Devan Grewal is a fourteen-year-old student and youth blog contributor from Burnaby, BC. and the author of this post. I was inspired to write this poem because of how fast time flies! It feels like just yesterday I was going to elementary school for the first time. Always remember to enjoy the happy moments that you …
Enjoy Your Youth: A Back to School Message from Youth Author Devan Grewal Read More »
The LEAD summer rec program in Lismore Nova Scotia wrapped up last week with a pizza party and youth volunteer appreciation day! Lismore Summer Rec staff and I handed out certificates and small gift packs to LEAD youth. I presented the award of a back-to-school gift card ($100 value) to LEAD volunteer of the summer, …
Johnny Baker MacDonald Awarded Outstanding Volunteer Award Read More »
“The LEAD summer camps that Shelley MacDonald and Melanie McDuff have been running for youth in Nova Scotia make my heart happy. Their young people’s smiles say it all. The impact is evident. The many volunteer hours that were put in to make this happen have paid off. You can see that these kids have …