CultureLink's Youth in Artegration, Sankofa and Youth in Arts collaborated with Afrobeatz in creating an African-Derived dancing workshop for Black History month. 

The children and youth were given a quick history lesson on the history of Afrobeatz and they had the opportunity show off their dance skills with a specialized facilitator.

Free “How to be a DJ” Workshops

Calling All Newcomers Ages 14-24! Come meet DJ Alejo at CultureLink’s Youth Centre “How to be a DJ” Workshops. Learn skills and tips on music production and entering the music entertainment business.

When: Wednesday Feb. 13^th and 27^th  from 4:30pm to 6pm.

Where : 3535 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON, M6S 2S7

Free TTC Tickets and Snacks Provided

Contact Juliette to register at: jsalcedo@culturelink.ca or call 416-766-6288 ext. 222

Youth in Action: Bike Leadership Camp

Youth in Action teamed up with BiketoSchoolTO to offer a full day leadership event at Evergreen BrickWorks for students from multiple TDSB/TDCSB bike clubs. The students learned about cycling advocacy and leadership skills (such as how to promote their bike clubs at school and the act of cycling around the city). They took part in many workshops (riding skills, bike maintenance, communications, etc.) and put the skills to good use in the final presentations, where the students presented their future plans for their bike clubs. 

Above: Here we are getting started with registrations! It was a big group of young cyclists!

Below: The students taking part in the communications workshop (learning how to promote their bike clubs with announcements, posters, booths and presentations).

Above: The BiketoSchoolTO leader Chantelle going over the agenda.

Below: Key note speakers came on to talk about their experiences cycling in Toronto.

 Above: The audience left notes on each schools poster to let them know any recommendations or appreciation for their presentation about their future plans.

Below: Some of the students making their final presentations to the group. 

Thank you everyone for coming out and putting your best effort into this leadership training. Toronto is lucky to have young leaders like you to promote sustainable transportation!

MARCH BREAK CAMP!

March Break was a week of fun, new experiences and adventure for a group of 20 girls from multiple CultureLink Youth Programs. The program was geared towards female empowerment, strength of identity and fun fitness activities. We spent two days at the library where the girls took part in interactive workshops (from hiphop and latina dance styles, to international music, to identity). There were also 3 days where the girls went on field trips (SkyZone, R.O.M. and A.G.O.).

The first pictures show the girls having lots of fun on the Identity: Know Yourself Workshop (thank you Asal and Sharon for these enlightening activities).

Next, they all learned a choreographed hiphop dance! Strike a pose!

Such talented ladies, thanks for the lesson Katelyn from #DeucenDip Dance Crew!

The next day, we hit the R.O.M. to explore!

The next day, we had Jim Arnold and his daughter out to give a very informative and lively workshop on musical instruments from around the world. He showed us some musical practices from different cultures and let the girls experiment with many types of instruments and create their own rhythms. 

On the final day of the camp, we went to the A.G.O. where the girls took part in several art workshops and explored the galleries. 

 What a fantastic week! 

To join the Mimico Girls Group, contact Rachel at rbennett@culturelink.ca

Resume Workshop Series with YOES and Youth in Action!

Thanks to CultureLink's amazing Youth Online Employment Strategy (YOES) Program, we were able to put on a two-part workshop series about youth employment. On two separate event days, the youth learned to build resumes, write cover letters and they even got to learn about some interviewing skills. This was a big hit at the centre as many of our youth are interviewing for their co-op classes and for summer employment.

Thanks everyone for coming out and we wish you the best of luck on your employment efforts!

If you are interested in programs like this, contact Rachel at 

rbennett@culturelink.ca or 416-766-6288 x 238

Youth in Arts and Girls Group attends a "Cooking with Harvest" Workshop

Layal was busy slicing strawberries to use as garnish when serving our home-made blueberry frozen yogurt for dessert!

Our wonderful ladies from Girls Group chopping up harvested vegetables to make our delicious salad. Great work, everyone!

Liu and Carmen chopping up onions to use as toppings for our lentil and sweet potato burgers.

Our hard-working girls making the rhubarb syrup to top on our frozen yogurt!

Some youth harvesting blackberries, mint and blueberries to use as toppings for dessert. Yum!

Our youth listening closely to kitchen safety, and how to properly use a knife and cutting board.

Bon appetit! Our youth lining up to eat. 

Selfie! Great job, everyone!

 If you are interested in joining "Girls Group", please contact Zarina Butt at zbutt@culturelink.ca or by phone at (416)588-6288 Ext. 240.