#RisingYouth Podcast

On this episode, Bridgette, Host of the Rising Youth Podcast, talks with Malala Mehraban who used her #RisingYouth grant to design an art workshop for young Afghan girls in Ottawa with the goal of giving them a safe space for self-expression. Participants were given their own paint kit containing materials like easels, aprons, and paint brushes. They came together during a one-day event to learn art techniques, paint projects, have snacks, and have fun. For more information on #RisingYouth,...

On this episode, Bridgette, Host of the Rising Youth Podcast, talks with Chaya Kumar, who used her #RisingYouth grant to design a two-part workshop for refugee and immigrant youth with the goal of discussing mental health and cultural assimilation. Participants were given the opportunity to share their stories and experiences coming to Canada, as well as participate in an arts and writing workshop on creative outlets within culture and mental health. For more information on #RisingYouth,...

On this episode, Bridgette, Host of the Rising Youth Podcast, talks with Meghan Young, who used her #RisingYouth grant to organize a hide tanning workshop for Indigenous youth in her community. Participants were able to connect with the land, tan a deer hide, ask questions, and learn from each other. For more information on #RisingYouth, visit https://www.risingyouth.ca // Dans cet épisode, Bridgette, animatrice du podcast Rising Youth, s'entretient avec Meghan Young, qui a utilisé sa...

On this episode, Salvatore, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with Matthew Syvenky, who used his #RisingYouth grant to carry out an ecosystem restoration project in Cariboo Heights Forest in Burnaby, B.C. Matthew replaced invasive plant species with native species, remediating the trail ecosystem and promoting safe and healthy outdoor recreation. This episode of the #RisingYouth Podcast was developed in partnership with the CYC Podcast. For more information on #RisingYouth, visit...

On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with Maaya Peshing, who accomplished two #RisingYouth Projects and created The Backpack project, which delivered much needed food to low income families who struggled during COVID-19 due to the fact that they no longer had access to the help of the schools to make ends meet. Her second #RisingYouth grant was used to fund a youth connection project that was based around reconnecting indigenous youth with their culture, through...

On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Geoffrey Ching, who developed a website to provide easy access to telehealth resources in BC during the COVID-19 pandemic, something he accomplished with the help of community leaders and tech outreach. Increasing access to healthcare resources via technology is a great way to reduce waiting lists, and it is especially helpful during times of social distancing. This episode of the #RisingYouth Podcast was...

On this episode, Salvatore, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Liliana Chow, who decided to support her community in Vancouver during COVID-19 by sewing reusable masks, tote bags and snack bags for a local shelter in downtown eastside. This episode of the #RisingYouth Podcast was developed in partnership with the CYC Podcast. For more information on #RisingYouth Community Service Grants of up to $1,500 available to youth 15-30, visit https://www.risingyouth.ca // Dans...

On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Isaac Kabuha, who decided to support his community in Winnipeg during COVID-19 by purchasing food and giving it to vulnerable community members, including elders, persons with handicaps and people struggling with drug and alcool addictions. With this project, Isaac managed to connect with these persons and show how much he cares about their well being, by offering a well needed helping hand as well as...

On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Rebecca Gibbons, who created The Neighbourhood Story Project, in which residents in Ottawa's Sandy Hill neighourhood, were invited to record a 2-5 minute audio story of their experiences living during the COVID-19 pandemic to promote community solidarity and connection during social distancing. This episode of the #RisingYouth Podcast was developed in partnership with the CYC Podcast. For more...

This week, Terrence Taylor, host of the Changing The Narrative Podcast, chats with musician and filmmaker HARMZ about his new album, The Best is Yet To Come. HARMZ got funding from #RisingYouth to help produce his album and talks about the challenges he faced through that process, maximizing your resources and managing your expectations. They also talk about him meeting Spike Lee, being the greatest entertainer on Earth and the expectations creatives place on ourselves. This episode of the...

This week, Terrence Taylor, host of the Changing The Narrative Podcast, chats with TIG & #RisingYouth Applicant Support Coordinator Shevy Price. Shevy’s not just her job title, but also a mom, an artist and a community leader and space creator. Shevy and Terrence chat about how TIG and #RisingYouth maintained team culture during COVID-19 and also how the pandemic removed our choice in the community. We also talked about listening without bias, speaking to youth with kindness through a screen...

On this episode, Salvatore, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Mia Otokiak, who organized a a workshop series celebrating the ecology of the Arctic, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and youth leadership. We learn about the importance of plankton and marine mammals in the arctic maritime food chain. This episode of the #RisingYouth Podcast was developed in partnership with the CYC Podcast. For more information on #RisingYouth Community Service Grants of up to $1,500 available to...

In this 50th episode of the #RisingYouth podcast, Changing The Narrative host Terrence Taylor talks with #RisingYouth Alumni LaMeia Reddick. She is the author of the documentary Freedom Swell (which can be seen on CBC), a community leader and runs youth programs through BLXCKHOUSE in North Preston, Nova Scotia. LaMeia does just about everything! She is amazing and is here to share stories about what we can do as young elders for the next generation. What does it mean to be good and how do we...

On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Katelyn Murray, who organized a 4 month interview series with individuals from different perspectives within the healthcare system to create a documentary style video which ties in all these perspectives on these tissues. This episode of the #RisingYouth Podcast was developed in partnership with the CYC Podcast. For more information on #RisingYouth Community Service Grants of up to $1,500 available to...

Nous sommes très excités de vous présenter notre nouveau partenaire pour le Podcast #JeunesEnAction : Les Francos Oublié.e.s. ! Mené par Ahdithya Rajan Parvathi Visweswaran (il/lui), un jeune indo-canadien, franco-albertain issu de l’immersion française, et Janie Moyen (she/elle), jeune oratrice décorée québéco-Fransaskoise bilingue de Saskatoon, Francos Oublié.e.s est un balado qui vise à amplifier et partager les histoires des francophones de partout au pays dans une ambiance plaisante,...

On this episode, Terrence Taylor, Host of the Changing the Narrative Podcast, chats with Andrew Mukama, a freelance graphic designer, branding specialist and artist from Toronto, Ontario. Andrew designed the Black Youth Empowerment Toolkit we talked about last episode and worked on the final details of the toolkit before being released to public. They chat about understanding your client’s vision, how to bring life to words on a page, the power of asking questions instead of making...

On this episode, Terrence Taylor, Host of the Changing the Narrative Podcast, chats with three members of the UK based, Full Focused Productions team who were a part of creating and sharing a toolkit to empower youth of color. Musa and Terrence chat about healing for black people and creating the change you want to see, while Andre brings up passive British racism and switching to a "them vs. us" to "we vs. the issue" mentality. Finally, Sel and Terrence discuss being creative during COVID...

In this episode, Salvatore talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Cindy Li, one of the co-founders of Campboxes, a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating an engaging and educational environment at home for children and families based in Saskatoon, something especially important for low income families during COVID-19. We have the opportunity to learn more about the importance of accessible resources for all and the role these play in maintaining a healthy educational, social and mental...

On this episode, we chat with Chris Henny Nyanguila, a former basketball player turned film student who used his grant funding to create a storytelling workshop. We cover topics from being encouraged to do stereotypical black things, to how to impact beyond your target audience, film school vs. being self taught, the therapy in storytelling and even how to attend film school for free. Chris also shares a documentary he worked on called Trait-Union, how to leverage a story into another story...

In this special edition episode created by the Living Hyphen Podcast team, hosts Justine Abigail Yu and Trisha Gregorio look at at how different forms of storytelling – from the written word to music, from theatre to illustration – are vital for our survival, both during this time of pandemic and the grander experience of diaspora and displacement. Storytelling has been a way for hyphenated communities to find connection during this time of isolation, but it has also always been a way for us...