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Climate change should be top issue for voters in October, advocates say

more than 7,000 Canadians die each year from chronic air pollution resulting from emissions. there is no planet B. we need to act now! join us on may 4 & 5 for summit as we discuss and what we can do to make a difference.

kitchener.ctvnews.ca Advocates want climate change to be the No. 1 issue for voters this fall, including problems and solutions beyond the federal carbon tax.

Study finds one in five Ontario children have mental health problems, same as 30 years ago | CBC News

you are not alone! 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario are suffering from a mental health disorder! mental health is REAL.

find out how you can take care of your mental health at our summit, happening on may 4 & 5.

cbc.ca Around one in five Ontario children have a mental health disorder — about the same percentage as in 1983 — but more people now perceive a need for professional help, according to a province-wide study out of McMaster University.

8 key issues for Aboriginal people in Canada

inadequate housing and su***des continue affecting indigenous peoples in Canada. join us for summit on may 4 & 5 to learn more about indigenous issues with our partner organisation Canadian Roots Exchange - Échanges Racines Canadiennes and how we can help make changes.

ictinc.ca Eight of the key issues that impact Aboriginal people in Canada are complex and inexorably intertwined and the powers that be are hamstrung by the enormity. Understanding these issues is an important component to reconciliation.

8 Times Beyoncé Proved She Is a Fierce LGBTQ Ally

check out 8 times Beyoncé proved to be an ally of the LGBTQ community.

want to know how you can be an ally to the LGBTQ community? join us for summit on may 4 & 5 as we’ll be discussing LGBTQ isssues.

If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, what are you waiting for? www.activateyouth.ca

billboard.com Beyoncé has proven to be an ally for the LGBTQ community -- not only is her discography inescapable at gay bars around the world, the superstar has made her love and advocacy for the LGBTQ community abundantly clear. From her support of LGBTQ artists to her passion for transgender rights, here are ...

Beyonce’s Homecoming salutes black culture

have you seen by Beyoncé yet? the film is a celebration of black American culture with education, specifically Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), serving as the foundation of her message.

bbc.com The singer's new documentary nods to Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison and others, writes Barrett Pitner.

'People need access to healthy meals:' Inequality among Indigenous peoples may explain psychological distress | CBC News

Improving the quality and availability of food could help reduce mental health issues among Indigenous populations in Canada, say researchers who analyzed survey responses from 14,000 Indigenous adults.

cbc.ca Improving the quality and availability of food could help reduce mental health issues among Indigenous populations in Canada, say researchers who analyzed survey responses from 14,000 Indigenous adults.

ACTivate

our youth summit for social change was just featured on blogTO - if it's blogTO approved you know it can't be missed! grab your tickets now before it sells out.

blogto.com ACTivate is a youth-led event focused on creating social change through activism and civic engagement. Unlike most conferences, at ACTivate, young peopl...

Ontario slashes Toronto Public Health funds by $1B over a decade, board chair says | CBC News

the province of Ontario deciding to cut Public Health by $1B will impact marginalized communities, including trans, q***r and folks with disabilities. it will also undo all the work that public health advocates have done over the years to have members of communities have easier and safer access to health. this is unacceptable. let's talk about it on may 4&5 at summit.

cbc.ca Premier Doug Ford's government is clawing back public health funding as part of a plan to consolidate the number of province-wide units from 35 to 10, according to Toronto's board of health chair.

'It doesn't feel human': Students angry University of Toronto isn't acknowledging campus su***des | CBC News

University of Toronto students are angry that the school is not acknowledging campus su***des. if you want to help, come plan your campaign to show support on may 4&5 at summit! we are stronger together 🤝

cbc.ca Dozens of students demanded action outside the halls of power at the University of Toronto on Monday, calling for the school to acknowledge a mental-health crisis on campus days after a su***de on campus.

For International Youth Day, these young change-makers have a message for Canada | CBC Canada 2017

to these young change-makers making a change in Canada and being highlighted by the CBC in 2017.

cbc.ca What better way to commemorate these leaders of tomorrow than by letting them share their hopes and dreams for the future of Canada?

7 young people in Canada who made a difference in 2017 - Kids Help Phone

to 2017, when these 7 young people were highlighted by Kids Help Phone for making a difference, including one of our keynote speakers Hannah Alper.

if you are passionate about social change, check out our event on may 4 and may 5: www.activateyouth.ca

kidshelpphone.ca Kids Help Phone rounds up our favourite youth activists in Canada of 2017.

Janelle Monáe: Living Out Loud

our is Janelle Monáe.

“To be young, q***r, and Black in America means that you can be misunderstood. You can be hated. It also means that you can be celebrated and loved. And I think that there's a lot at stake when you’re living out loud in that way.” - Janelle

Racism and LGBTQ issues are two topics that will be discussed at our summit, which will be on may 4 and may 5.

get your tickets today: www.activateyouth.ca

them.us For them.'s debut cover story, Lizzo and Janelle Monáe sit down to discuss coming out, freedom, and living and loving out loud.

The Chemical Valley Project is urgent and passionate documentary theatre

Have you heard about the Chemical Valley project? Kevin Matthew Wong and Julia Howman's multimedia look at the environmental destruction inflicted by factories on northern Ontario reserves is engaging and inclusive. Check it out here:

nowtoronto.com Kevin Matthew Wong and Julia Howman's multimedia look at the environmental destruction inflicted by factories on northern Ontario reserves is engaging and inclusive

Youth are preparing to lead in an uncertain future

youth are making a change!

nationalobserver.com The student climate strike on March 15 made it clear that young people have had enough. They are no longer waiting for others to secure our future. Students took to the streets on that day because we have big problems to solve and what we’re doing right now isn’t working. It’s time to be bold ...

Beyonce reportedly walked out of deal with Reebok over pitch team's lack of diversity

“Nobody in this room reflects by background, my skin colour, where I'm from and what I want to do.” - Beyoncé

thehill.com Beyoncé, who announced a partnership agreement with Adidas earlier this week, reportedly walked out of a potential deal with Reebok due to the brand’s lack of diversity.

hey social changemakers, we're excited to announce activate - a youth summit for social change happening in toronto on may 4 & 5. watch this space for more info! ✨