The Path to Jane & Finch On-Stage
For the past six months, I have had the privilege of working with an incredible group of high school students and social work undergraduates in the Jane & Finch community. We started our work by extensively researching
Doing Things I Never Thought Possible
Fall is quickly upon us and the NOISE project is moving into full swing. The pods composed of Emery Collegiate students and York students have begun their group meetings. There is something about having the youth from Emery present that breathes new energy into the project.
Words Speak Louder Than Actions
“Words inspire action.” So explains Jeff Perera (@jeffperera), a social work student at Ryerson University and a workshop facilitator for the White Ribbon Campaign, the world’s largest effort to engage men in ending violence against women.
In My Own Eyes – Aboriginal Youth Storytelling
Check out the In My Own Eyes project, a “partnership between the Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and Harbourfront Centre. This project gives Aboriginal youth a chance to share their stories with people across the province. They also learn the role photography can play in storytelling and social change.” Visit the In My Own Eyes website, and read below for more information. Continue reading In My Own Eyes – Aboriginal Youth Storytelling
Part 2: Inclusively Socially Excluded
Social inclusion can be described as a part of the societal safety net that is essential to the functioning and well-being of all members of a society. An inclusive society is one in which its members are recognized and equally valued, despite the cultural and structural challenges that at times prohibit the full participation of some.