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Aboriginal Leaders Troubled By Rash of Youth Suicides

Aboriginal leaders in Manitoba say five suicides in six weeks indicate levels of despair are rising among First Nations teens and young adults in the province.  For More:


Ontario Youth Set Volunteering Record

A record-breaking 28 000 high school students from across the province made a difference in their communities by participating in the 2012 Ontario ChangeTheWorld Youth Volunteer Challenge.  

Canadian Efforts to Limit Minors from Utilizing Tanning Beds

Across the Canadian provinces legislation is being introduced to prohibit the use of artificial tanning beds by minors.

Youth Creativity to be Honoured at Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Last Friday, the Michaelle Jean Foundation (FMJF) and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) jointly announce their effort to profile the artwork and social commentary of youth in Winnipeg.

Study: Absence of Male Role-Models Not Affecting Teenage Children of Lesbian Parents

The absence of male role models did not adversely affect the psychological adjustment in a group of nearly eighty 17 year-olds raised in lesbian-headed households, this according to the Williams Institute.


At Rio+20, Severn Cullis-Suzuki Revisits Historic '92 Speech, Fights for Next Generation's Survival

In 1992, 12-year-old Severn Cullis-Suzuki (daughter of David) became known as "the girl who silenced the world for six minutes" after she addressed delegates in Rio de Janeiro.  Watch Cullis-Suzuki's historic address and hear from her now at the Rio+20 summit.

Henri 2, Paw de Deux

An oldie but goodie and music is beautiful. Watch here.

Fifty Percent of First Nations Population in Ontario is Youth

Some video highlights from the The Ontario First Nation Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) and Chiefs of Ontario recent.  Indigenous Youth Forums held throughout the province in 2011 and 2012.