#RisingYouth Podcast
by #RisingYouth Team & Partners
TakingITGlobal's #RisingYouth Community Service Grants have supported more than 5,000 youth across Canada to develop meaningful local projects to address an issue. This podcast features grantees sharing lessons learned and highlights from their projects!#RisingYouth is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Service Corps program.
Episodes
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Episode 62: Afghan Youth Girls Art Show with Malala Mehraban
On this episode, Bridgette, Host of the Rising Youth Podcast, talks with Malala Mehraban who used her #RisingYouth grant to design an art workshop for young Afghan girls in Ottawa with the goal of giving them a safe space for self-expression. Participants were given their own paint kit containing...
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Episode 61: Project 2D Refuge With Chaya Kumar
On this episode, Bridgette, Host of the Rising Youth Podcast, talks with Chaya Kumar, who used her #RisingYouth grant to design a two-part workshop for refugee and immigrant youth with the goal of discussing mental health and cultural assimilation. Participants were given the opportunity to share...
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Episode 60 : Hide Tanning Workshop with Meghan Young
On this episode, Bridgette, Host of the Rising Youth Podcast, talks with Meghan Young, who used her #RisingYouth grant to organize a hide tanning workshop for Indigenous youth in her community. Participants were able to connect with the land, tan a deer hide, ask questions, and learn from each...
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Episode 59 : The Ecosystem Restoration Project With Matthew Syvenky
On this episode, Salvatore, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with Matthew Syvenky, who used his #RisingYouth grant to carry out an ecosystem restoration project in Cariboo Heights Forest in Burnaby, B.C. Matthew replaced invasive plant species with native species, remediating the trail ecosystem…
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Episode 58 : The Backpack Project With Maaya Peshin
On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with Maaya Peshing, who accomplished two #RisingYouth Projects and created The Backpack project, which delivered much needed food to low income families who struggled during COVID-19 due to the fact that they no longer had access to...
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Episode 57 : Making Healthcare More Accessible Via Technology With Geoffrey Ching
On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Geoffrey Ching, who developed a website to provide easy access to telehealth resources in BC during the COVID-19 pandemic, something he accomplished with the help of community leaders and tech outreach. Increasing...
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Episode 56 : Sewing Masks & Bags With Liliana Chow
On this episode, Salvatore, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Liliana Chow, who decided to support her community in Vancouver during COVID-19 by sewing reusable masks, tote bags and snack bags for a local shelter in downtown eastside. This episode of the #RisingYouth Podcast...
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Episode 55 : Supporting Those In Need With Isaac Kabuha
On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Isaac Kabuha, who decided to support his community in Winnipeg during COVID-19 by purchasing food and giving it to vulnerable community members, including elders, persons with handicaps and people struggling...
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Episode 54 : Uniting People Through Stories With Rebecca Gibbons
On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Rebecca Gibbons, who created The Neighbourhood Story Project, in which residents in Ottawa's Sandy Hill neighourhood, were invited to record a 2-5 minute audio story of their experiences living during the...
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Episode 53 : THE DUB COLLECTOR, A Conversation With HARMZ
This week, Terrence Taylor, host of the Changing The Narrative Podcast, chats with musician and filmmaker HARMZ about his new album, The Best is Yet To Come. HARMZ got funding from #RisingYouth to help produce his album and talks about the challenges he faced through that process, maximizing your...
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Episode 52: THE CURIOUS ONE - Shevy Price
This week, Terrence Taylor, host of the Changing The Narrative Podcast, chats with TIG & #RisingYouth Applicant Support Coordinator Shevy Price. Shevy’s not just her job title, but also a mom, an artist and a community leader and space creator. Shevy and Terrence chat about how TIG and…
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Episode 51 : Raising Awareness About Maritime Ecology In The Arctic With Mia Otokiak
On this episode, Salvatore, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Mia Otokiak, who organized a a workshop series celebrating the ecology of the Arctic, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and youth leadership. We learn about the importance of plankton and marine mammals in the arctic...
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Episode 50 : The Next Level, a conversation with Lameia Reddick
In this 50th episode of the #RisingYouth podcast, Changing The Narrative host Terrence Taylor talks with #RisingYouth Alumni LaMeia Reddick. She is the author of the documentary Freedom Swell (which can be seen on CBC), a community leader and runs youth programs through BLXCKHOUSE in North…
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Episode 49 : Reducing Gender Inequity in Healthcare with Katelyn Murray
On this episode, Vivian Patruno, Host of the CYC Podcast, talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Katelyn Murray, who organized a 4 month interview series with individuals from different perspectives within the healthcare system to create a documentary style video which ties in all these perspectives on...
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Épisode 48 : L'importance de l'accès aux produits d'hygiène, une conversation avec Sofia Brownstein
Nous sommes très excités de vous présenter notre nouveau partenaire pour le Podcast #JeunesEnAction : Les Francos Oublié.e.s. ! Mené par Ahdithya Rajan Parvathi Visweswaran (il/lui), un jeune indo-canadien, franco-albertain issu de l’immersion française, et Janie Moyen (she/elle), jeune oratrice...
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Episode 47 : The Designer, a discussion with Andrew Mukama
On this episode, Terrence Taylor, Host of the Changing the Narrative Podcast, chats with Andrew Mukama, a freelance graphic designer, branding specialist and artist from Toronto, Ontario. Andrew designed the Black Youth Empowerment Toolkit we talked about last episode and worked on the final...
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Episode 46 : The Toolkit, a discussion with Musa, Andre and Sel
On this episode, Terrence Taylor, Host of the Changing the Narrative Podcast, chats with three members of the UK based, Full Focused Productions team who were a part of creating and sharing a toolkit to empower youth of color. Musa and Terrence chat about healing for black people and creating the...
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Episode 45 : The importance of educational resources for all, a conversation with Cindy Li
In this episode, Salvatore talks with #RisingYouth Alumni Cindy Li, one of the co-founders of Campboxes, a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating an engaging and educational environment at home for children and families based in Saskatoon, something especially important for low income...
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Episode 44 : The Black Storyteller with Chris Henny Nyanguila
On this episode, we chat with Chris Henny Nyanguila, a former basketball player turned film student who used his grant funding to create a storytelling workshop. We cover topics from being encouraged to do stereotypical black things, to how to impact beyond your target audience, film school vs....
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Episode 43 : Storytelling for Survival by Living Hyphen Podcast
In this special edition episode created by the Living Hyphen Podcast team, hosts Justine Abigail Yu and Trisha Gregorio look at at how different forms of storytelling – from the written word to music, from theatre to illustration – are vital for our survival, both during this time of pandemic and...
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Episode 42 : Discussing intersectionality with Fatoumata Binta Baldé
We are very excited to officially launch the second season of the Changing The Narrative (CTN) x #RisingYouth Podcast, starting strong with a discussion about intersectionality between #RisingYouth Fatoumata Binta Baldé and Terrence Taylor, host of the CTN Podcast. In the wake of the Black Lives...
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Episode 41 : Mental Health Kits for Youth with Deea Dev
In this episode, our host Terrence Taylor from the Changing The Narrative Podcast is joined by #RisingYouth Alumni Deea Dev, who partnered with a homeless shelter to put together mental health kits for youths in her community and give them the resources to cope with loss, addiction and mental...
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Episode 40 : Creating a Feminist, Fossil-Fuel Free Fashion Future, a conversation with Sophia Yang
Sophia Yang speaks with Wolfgang about Threading Change, “a youth-led not-for-profit organization envisioning a future where fashion is ethical and circular, rooted in justice with climate, gender, and racial equity at the forefront.” In this motivating conversation Sophia discusses relationships...
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Episode 39 : My Voice with Saif Khan
On this week’s episode we have Vivian Patruno interviewing one of our last guest of the season Saif Khan a youth a part of the My Voice, a magazine and ngo focused on the Muslim Community. Saif talks about his experience with #RisingYouth and how they helped him with developing their quarter one...
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Episode 38 : FutureShot Factory with Riya Mehta
On this Episode of #RisingYouth Salvatore speaks with Riya Mehta founder of FutureShot Factory This platform of websites is meant to educate students, especially young adults about the importance of combining SDG based issues with the use of technology for social good and change. The idea came to...
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Episode 37 : Black Lives Matter YXE with Tomilola Ojo
Black Lives Matter YXE: A conversation with Tomilola Ojo In this conversation Tomilola Ojo talks about the startup of Black Lives Matter YXE, the need for a BLM chapter in Saskatoon, the group’s research into the experiences of racism in the school system, and how that is being addressed by young...
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Episode 36 : How Sport creates Social Impact with David Thibodeau
On this week’s Episode of the #RisingYouth Podcast, Salvatore interviews David Thibodeau about his project called Sport for Social Impact, a program that seeks to explore and educate on the power that sport has to create a positive impact on society. Specifically looking at sport policy and how…
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Épisode 35 : Réfugié: Partir pour un nouveau départ
Dans cet épisode du Podcast #JeunesEnAction, nos hôtes Eva et Amira discutent avec Benoît Elache, bénévole pour notre organisation partenaire Say Ça et le #JeunesEnAction Hawawou Sy des défis auxquels doivent faire face les nouveaux arrivants au Québec et au Canada. Nous en apprenons davantage…
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Episode 34 : Exploring advocacy through Writing With Linh Nguyen
On this weeks episode of ARTS Salvatore speaks with Linh Nguyen Grant Alumni for #RisingYouth about her project BIPOC Creative Programming, a project that aims to educate individuals of ethnic minorities how to express themselves in a creative writing workshop. Linh also recommends some fantastic...
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Episode 33 : Unity, Youth Councils, and Politics: A conversation with Ursella Khan
Ursella Khan of the Ubuntu Youth Council in Central Alberta, Canada talks about why it’s important for young BIPOC folx to learn council and board membership skills, issues facing young people in central Alberta, and why the RCMP think conversations with youth are too political to have. To learn...
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Episode 32 : Using data to promote biodiversity with Sowmyan Jegatheesan
Today, Terrence Taylor - host of the Changing The Narrative Podcast - is joined by Sowmyan Jegatheesan, founder of the online wildlife database Systema Naturae and first Canadian recipient of the Commonwhealt youth award. We learn more about how he used his #RisingYouth grant to spread the word...
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Episode 31 : Living with Fibromyalgia Julianna Maggrah
Fighting the Mental Health Sitgma a short documentary called Broken From La Ronge / Lake La Ronge Indian Band developed a documentary alongside her cousin about Julianna’s personal mental health struggles and coping strategies to help break barriers about mental health stigmas. Please check out...
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Épisode 30 : Urgence Climatique
Dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast francophone #JeunesEnAction, nos hôtes Eva et Amira discutent avec Isabelle l'Héritier et Anjelika Jangazina à propos de l'ugence climatique. À travers cette conversation, nous en apprenons davantage sur les parcours et les passions de ces deux jeunes qui…
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Episode 29 : Raising awareness about Fair Trade by giving away chocolate with Lisa Zhu
Today, Terrence Taylor, host of the Changing The Narrative Podcast, is joined by #RisingYouth alumni Lisa Zhu, who gave away Fair Trade chocolate on Valentine's Day, as a part of her team's campaign to raise awareness about the importance of responsible purchases online and in person. //...
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Episode 28 : Passing on the Ribbon Skirt Teaching with Alison Thomas
On this episode of #RisingYouth Podcast Jade Roberts returns with a new interview with Alison Thomas residing in Edmonton Alberta resident beadmaker and ribbon skirt creator developed a program to educate individuals on beading and ribbon skirt making. We get to learn about Allison's passion for...
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Episode 27 : Setting Deeper Roots at the Exhibition with Kerbens Boisette
On this Week’s Episode of #RY Podcast Salvatore interviews Kerbens Boisette founder of the Aftermath Exhibition. This project aims to aid young black youth with dealing with learning and understanding their deep rooted Canadian History and allow them to reconnect with themselves through various…
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Épisode 26 : Commémorer par l'Art avec Aquil Virani et Zébida Benddjedou
Dans l'épisode de cette semaine du podcast #JeunesEnAction, Eva et Amira rencontrent l'alumni Aquil Virani et Zébida Benddjedou pour discuter de guérison communautaire, trois ans après l'attaque de la mosquée de Québec. Nous en apprenons davantage sur la façon dont Aquil a utilisé sa passion pour...
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Episode 25 : Inspiring youths to pursue careers in STEAM with Andy Tran, Spandhana Gade and Shwetha Sivakumar
On this week's episode of the #RisingYouth Podcast, Terrence Taylor, host of the Changing The Narrative Podcast, speak with Andy Tran, Spandhana Gade and Shwetha Sivakumar, the youths behind TOHacks. This organization's mission is to empower and inspire more youths to pursue careers in STEAM by...
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Episode 24 : Mentoring the Stars with Kassandra Helibron
On this week’s episode of Arts Salvatore speaks with Kassandra Helibron of Mentoring the Stars a Youth-Led Tutoring and Mentorship program. This program is focused on developing an individual approach to helping improve the learning and daily lives of the children they work with. This…
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Episode 23 : Mural making towards decolonization - A conversation with Brett Cox
In this conversation Brett Cox and Wolfgang talk about a workshop series and mural making process on the theme of decolonization. We speak about how colonization impacts relationships, “allyship” with Indigenous communities, youth led programming, and some of the challenges with social enterprise...
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Episode 22 : From Ukuleles to Care Packages, Helping out Children with Topaza Yu
In this week's episode of the #RisingYouth Salvatore talks with Topaza Yu about her project Uke of Tope. This project helps provide children with safe-space to cultivate their musical talents with the Ukelele. These Children end up growing exponentially as they become more comfortable with their...
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Episode 21 : Intergenerational Change through Connection with Danika Duncan
In this week’s episode of RisingYouth Podcast Jade Roberts is back and is speaking to a wonderful youth based out of Winnipeg. Meet Danika Duncan and they project Elder Tea Celebration. This program ran by both Danika and her sibling focuses on improving the relationship between the youth of...
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Episode 20 : Youth Leadership with Jenny Ge
In this episode Wolfgang speaks with Jenny Ge who co-developed the Innovate & Inspire Youth Leadership Workshop in partnership with the Working Women Community Centre located in Toronto Canada. Jenny talks about elements of leadership, perseverance, failure, support, the debate over whether…
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Episode 19 : Skating our way to Safe-spaces with Shelby Maunder
On this week’s episode of the #RIsingYouth Podcast Salvatore speaks with Shelby Maunder about their project Junior Roller Derby a junior team for female-identified folk in Whitehorse Yukon. Tune in this week as they discuss how its more than just a roller derby team shes creating but a group of…
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Episode 18 : COVID-19 Special Edition Part 2 with Allyse Cruise and Courtenay Catlin
On this week's episode we continue our COVID-19 coverage with 2 graduate law students Allyse Cruise and Courtenay Catlin grantees for the YXE Community Response for Kids. Join us as we discuss the struggle between social responsibility and duty to the community and the leaders that influenced…
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Episode 17 : Considering our Oceans with Mo Phùng
This episode of CYC Podcast/#RisingYouth, Wolfgang talks with Mo Phùng from Oceans Week HFX about why the oceans matter, climate justice, activism, and confronting racism, misogyny, and homophobia in environmental movements. To learn more about Oceans Week HFX please visit:...
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Episode 16 : COVID-19 Special Edition Part 1 with Fawzan Hussain
In this week's episode of #RisingYouth Podcast, we interview Fawzan Hussain about their project 3D printing COVID-19 Mitigation Products. Fawzan is a Senior high school student in British Columbia working with RisingYouth and Thinkering to develop these life-saving products.…
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Episode 15 : #RisingYouth X Changing the Narrative - Community Cares
https://www.risingyouth.ca/ English Transcript Here
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Episode 14 : #RisingYouth X Changing the Narrative - Katie MacDonald, Jade Paris and Kieran Calder
Today, host Terrence Taylor is joined by Rising Youth Alumni Kate MacDonald, who worked with community youth to feed people on the street, Jade Paris, who organized a wellness networking event for women students and single mothers and Kieran Calder, who used the success of his girlfriend's…
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Episode 13 : #RisingYouth X Changing the Narrative - Joseph Spencer, Hannah Jackson and Sohaib Malik
Today, host Terrence Taylor is joined by Rising Youth Alumni Joseph Spencer, who helped build accessible picnic tables in Halifax, Hannah Jackson, author of Pics 2 Passion, a book written to support people suffering from mental health issues, and Sohaib Malik, who developed a safe space to…
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TakingITGlobal's #RisingYouth Community Service Grants have supported more than 5,000 youth across Canada to develop meaningful local projects to address an issue. This podcast features grantees sharing lessons learned and highlights from their projects!#RisingYouth is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Service Corps program.
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#RisingYouth Team & Partners
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