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An Open Letter About the Halton Youth Initiative
By: Jialin Li, HYI Youth Volunteer December 23, 2021 To Whom It May Concern: I would like to thank HYI for giving me the opportunity to...
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Engaging Youth in Volunteerism: HYVC builds the capacity of community partners in Halton
By: Joudie Al Baghdadi, HYI Volunteer December 13, 2021 On Wednesday November 24, 2021, Heather Johnson, the director of Volunteer...
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Hey there Halton Youth!
By: Lily Viggiano, Project Coordinator, Halton Youth Initiative October 14, 2021 Save the Date - Saturday, November 6th! Stick with us as...
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Reflecting on Elijah Mulder's Co-op Experience
By: Lily Viggiano, Project Coordinator, HYI and Elijah Mulder, Co-op Student and HYI Volunteer August 17, 2021 The Halton Youth...
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Leaders Circle
By: Lily Viggiano, Project Coordinator, HYI August 9, 2021 On July 15, 2021 - several of the breakout room leaders from the Halton Youth...
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Milton Youth Action Team Graduation Celebration
By: Amber Siddiqui, HYI Volunteer and Lily Viggiano, Project Coordinator HYI July 29, 2021 Goodbyes are always a little bittersweet: As...
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Acknowledging and Honouring Our Volunteers: YOUth Are the Halton Youth Initiative!
By Siobhan Laverdiere, Halton Youth Initiative Coordinator and Lily Viggiano, Youth Asset Builder December 17, 2020 On Monday, November...
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Holistic Wellbeing: Indigenous Ways of Connecting with Mind, Body, Emotions & Spirit
By Tina L., Halton Youth Initiative Youth Volunteer December 9, 2020 In this article Tina describes the online event her youth team...
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The HYI Wins the 2020 YMCA Peace Award!
By Angela G, Halton Youth Initiative Volunteer November 30, 2020 YMCA Peace Week is a time to acknowledge and celebrate peace in our...
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Making a Podcast: Our Youth Dive into the World of Podcasting in Preparation for Orange Shirt Day!
By Julia C., Halton Youth Initiative Youth Volunteer September 15, 2020 Julia talks about her experience participating in a podcast for...
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Stories Connect Us: Reflections on Our Indigenous Storytelling Event
By: Tina L., Halton Youth Initiative Youth Volunteer July 22, 2020 Indigenous storytelling is a traditional method used to teach...
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Youth Mental Health in a Global Pandemic
By: Melanie L., North Oakville Youth Development Council June 24, 2020 Published in the Oakville Beaver on June 10, 2020 Dear Editor,...
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Expand Possibilities - Part 5 of 5
Fostering Positive Relationships in a Trying Time Using the Developmental Relationship Framework 5 Part Series By: Miriam T., Halton...
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Share Power - Part 4 of 5
Fostering Positive Relationships in a Trying Time Using the Developmental Relationship Framework 5 Part Series By: Miriam T., Halton...
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Provide Support - Part 3 of 5
Fostering Positive Relationships in a Trying Time Using the Developmental Relationship Framework 5 Part Series By: Tanvi M., Halton...
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Challenge Growth - Part 2 of 5
Fostering Positive Relationships in a Trying Time Using the Developmental Relationship Framework 5 Part Series By: Tanvi M., Halton...
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Express Care - Part 1 of 5
Fostering Positive Relationships in a Trying Time Using the Developmental Relationship Framework 5 Part Series By: Tanvi M., Halton...
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Acton - Meaningfully Giving Youth a Voice (video)
This video was created to share how adults can meaningfully gather youth voice and opinions on different topics.
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Milton - Meaningfully Giving Youth a Voice (video)
Recorded By: Kacy B. and Amber S. January 28, 2020 This video was created to share with adults how they can gather youth voice.
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Acton - Expressing Care
By Gabi W, Noah W, Faith W, Selena G, Alison H (Adult Ally) January 28, 2020 Here is how we believe adults can express care with youth.
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