“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 …
“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 »
Poetry month is coming to an end, and while some treat it as another month and others treat it as a month of reflecting on literature, what does this month actually signify? Poetry month was founded in 1998 aiming to encourage reading, writing, and teaching poetry in schools and communities. It is not just about …
You’ve probably heard of Earth Day—but have you ever wondered why it actually matters? It’s more than just a day about the environment—it’s about the future we all share. Every action we take today—big or small—ripples into the world our children and grandchildren will inherit. From the air we breathe to the food we eat; …
Why Earth Day Matters: By Youth Writer Brooklyn Earl Read More »
Some days, everything just feels… off. You wake up tired, even if you slept. You don’t feel like talking to anyone, but you also don’t want to be alone. Little things annoy you more than they should, and your mind won’t stop racing. And the worst part? You can’t always explain why. If that sounds …
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 …