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Nathaniel is a graduate of the youthLEADarts program, as am I. Currently, Nathanial is a grade 9 student with a passion for animation. He creates his animations using Krita, a digital art and animation program that allows him to bring his ideas to life. Throughout his animation journey, Nathaniel has learned many valuable lessons. One …

With Love and Dedication, it all Works Out in the End…a Message From LEAD Graduates Read More »

Today is World Oceans Day. World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8 to celebrate the global ocean, raise awareness about its critical role in sustaining life, and inspire collaborative action to protect marine environments. The concept was originally proposed by Canada in 1992 and officially recognized by the United Nations in 2009.  This past Saturday, …

Nova Scotia Youth Clean Up Lismore and Big Island Beaches for World Oceans Day 2026 Read More »

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 »

It was a great sunny day at Little Harbour Community Centre in Nova Scotia when youthLEADarts welcomed community partner EastCut’s Senior Sawyer, Robert Ennis to lead a birdhouse making workshop.   The youth were completely engaged and completed the task on hand while learning about jobs in the trades, the importance of keeping a construction site …

For the Birds…Nova Scotia Youth Design a Community for Our Feathered Friends 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 …

LEAD Youth Follow Their Dreams Read More »

“Spring is where all things seem possible.” Joyce Carol Oates Youth mentor in training, Johnny Baker MacDonald led his very first opening circle this past week with youthLEADarts and inspired the kids to take ACTION. Johnny also introduced some team building activities and held space for the youth to reflect on what they noticed about …

All Things are Possible When You LEAD: Nova Scotia Spring Update Read More »

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 »