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Why Earth Day Matters: By Youth Writer Brooklyn Earl
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...
Read MoreWhen Everything Feels Off…
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...
Read MoreCelebrating National Poetry Month with Youth Poems and Photos
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...
Read MoreNotice of youthLEADarts Inc AGM
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,...
Read MoreSpotlight on April: A True LEADer in Her Community!
April is a volunteer extraordinaire! We are especially grateful that she has been leading jewelry and crocheting workshops for youth in Lismore. Because she knows that budgets are tight, April put together individual kits for each participant and provided all...
Read More“An East Side Story” Student Photography Exhibition Opens
This week marked the opening of “An East Side Story” a public exhibit featuring photographs and poetry by grade 6 and 7 students at Britannia Elementary. There was laughter, joy, celebration and pride. The exhibition followed on the heels of...
Read MoreyouthLEADarts respectfully acknowledges the history, the legacy and the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis People across Canada, also known as Turtle Island. We are committed to reconciliation and are grateful to the Indigenous Artists/Elders from the Mi’kmaw, Haudenosaunee, Anishinabek, Cree, Dene, Ntle’kepmx, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw who have guided us in our process. Through our program design, we are committed to amplifying Indigenous voices,land stewardship and continued collaboration.
