Introducing the 21 remarkable youth selected for this year’s 21 Under 21 Awards. These inspiring individuals, are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to their...
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Introducing the 21 Under 21 Awards – A New Chapter for Youth Recognition.
Youth Ottawa and RBC proudly present the reimagined Youth Awards Gala, a significant milestone in our ongoing celebration of youth achievement! Formerly the Spirit of...
Read MoreBeyond the Game: A Mission to Empower Youth through Community Basketball.
Discover how Youth Night, a program led by Coach Will Davenport, empowers youth in Overbrook through basketball. Despite its success, the program faces challenges in...
Read More2024 Mayor for a Day Contest
Youth Ottawa is proud to host Mayor Mark Sutcliffe's second Mayor for a Day contest, in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and our Ottawa...
Read MoreLeading the Way: Exploring Ottawa Organizations Empowering Black Youth
This month, we're spotlighting segment of Ottawa's network of organizations, all devoted to empowering and supporting black youth. These committed groups offer a diverse range...
Read MoreKeeping up with Entrepreneurship: Q&A with Wendley Pierre
We had a chance to chat with Wendley as he takes us behind the lens of his experiences, and offers insights into the life of...
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youth engagement
We are dedicated to strengthening the community. Our work, made possible by you, is focused on activating youth to create solutions to the problems they see facing their communities everyday.
Stories from the classroom
Below we share case studies from our work within the classroom. Read more to see how we engaged students to take action at the local level to combat issues that are important to them.