Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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Royal Roads University Off-Campus Housing
This resource is for Royal Roads students, faculty, and staff to find quality, safe local housing within a commutable distance of campus. Website: https://royalroads.och101.com/
10 Inspiring Black History Month Activities for Students
For teachers, Black History Month is a great opportunity to teach with intention, honouring the tradition and showing students its importance, along with the importance of Black history and culture. This website provides 10 inspiring activities to educate students...
Resources on the history of Black communities in Canada
There are many organizations and educational resources across the country devoted to the promotion and awareness of the history of Black communities in Canada. Below you can find some organizations and insightful resources. This resource list is accessible to all and...
7 Classroom Resources for Teaching Black History in Canada
Many Black Canadians have played an important role in shaping our country’s history, all while facing much discrimination and racism. Brightspark has compiled a list of teacher resources to help you do just this! Find videos, podcasts, activities and more designed to...
Black Excellence in STEM Careers: Diversity in Engineering
Join us as we showcase Black Excellence in Engineering with a feature presentation by Electrical Engineer and Energy specialist Gary Thompson, PEng. As an Engineering practitioner and advocate for Diversity in Engineering, Gary Thompson shares his experiences and...
ICA BIPOC Anti-Racism Resources
The Inter-Culture Association of Victoria (ICA) has compiled a media list to educate individuals about the experiences, accomplishments, and history of the BIPOC community. These lists include movies, books, articles and videos, among other items. They are free to...
Conversation Partners Program for UVIC Students
The Conversation Partners Program provides students who have English as an additional language, with opportunities to practice, build confidence, and improve their conversational English skills all while building global relationships. One or two students, who have...
Threshold Housing Society
Threshold is always looking for volunteers! Whether it is assisting us with facilitating life-skills workshops or event support. The organization's mission is to support at-risk youth through empowerment and prevent adult homelessness. Threshold believes that...
Volunteer at Youth Space Crisis Chat Line
Our compassionate volunteers are online 365 evenings a year to provide confidential, empathetic and non-judgmental support to youth through instant message (IM) and text (SMS). All volunteers receive 43 hours of classroom training in reflective listening, crisis...