Grassroots Youth Collaborative

Lost Lyrics: Up to $25,000 for Your Next Youth Project

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:30:25 -0400

Lost Lyrics: Up to $25,000 for Your Next Youth Project:

To learn more, check out: http://www.youth.nationalbank.ca/programs/committees

One for Youth committees

Empower local and regional communities
Want to support young people? Talk about the One for Youth committees with community organizations in your area! Each eligible…

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Thu, 16 May 2013 21:26:06 -0400

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Regent Park Film Festival Deadline EXTENDED!!

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:20:32 -0400

uforchange:

The DEADLINE has been extended to JUNE 10th!! Do not miss out!

Making A Living Making Art?

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:19:47 -0400

uforchange:

REGISTER TODAY! MAY 27 @ THE GLADSTONE for the next Making A Living. Making Art event!

Announcement: Manifesto Leadership Transition

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:17:31 -0400

BOARD TO RECRUIT NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CHAMPION MANIFESTO’S VISION & MANDATE

Manifesto announces today that later this year, Che Kothari, volunteer Executive Director, will transition into a new role as the Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. As a result, Manifesto is launching a recruitment process to hire a new paid Executive Director with the hopes of identifying a dynamic young leader by July 2013.

As Executive Director, Che has brought tremendous energy and vision to not only Manifesto but the youth arts community as a whole, instigating the dialogue and call to action that led to Manifesto’s establishment as a non-profit organization whose mission is to unite, inspire and empower diverse communities of young people through arts and culture. During his tenure, he has been pivotal in unifying diverse artistic communities towards common causes, meaningfully bridging the gap between artists and institutions, cultivating relationships with funders and stakeholders to enable the organization’s ongoing work, providing mentorship and resources to young people, developing innovative programming design and initiatives, galvanizing hundreds of volunteers into action, promoting Toronto youth culture on the international stage, and co-founding Manifesto Jamaica and Manifesto Barbados. Those who have had the pleasure to work with Che know that he is a force for positive and creative change.

“I am so grateful for and humbled by everything we have been able to do so far through Manifesto as a vessel — and in my mind this is still only the beginning. Recognizing, first hand, the power of arts and culture to positively transform individuals and communities, our vision when this all began was to unify efforts and uplift and amplify voices collectively — I believe we have made significant progress toward these goals.

It has been my honour to serve as the Executive Director of Manifesto for 7 years and I am so excited to support and mentor the person who will take on this important role. 7 is a sacred number and is the ideal time for me to transition. I have always planned to open this leadership position up and make space for other young brilliant minds, as I deeply believe in fostering the next generation of arts leaders in our city. I am eager to get started and contribute as Manifesto’s Board Chair, continuing to champion the organization into its next chapter. I am also excited to have some time to focus on creating art again as a photographer and filmmaker and get involved in other exciting projects. The communities that make up Manifesto’s community have made me who I am and I want to thank everyone who has been a part of that path until now. Each of you has influenced me and the organization in profound ways.

I would like to acknowledge and thank the co-founders, board members and staff, past and present, of whom none of Manifesto’s work would be possible – you are all my s/hero’s and working alongside everyone has been a deep joy and absolute privilege. TORONTO…Change is beautiful and necessary. Let’s keep it moving and build the world we want our children and their children’s children to live in! Give thanks.”

Under Che’s leadership, Manifesto has produced six acclaimed Festivals of Community & Culture, taken a lead role in developing international projects such as Ignite the Americas: a Hemispheric Youth Arts Policy Forum, successfully advocated for the arts through campaigns such as BeautifulCity, and created youth arts hubs that provide space for work and collaboration. To date, Manifesto has paid 1,332 artists, organizers and interns over $1M during a time when finding jobs for young people and artists has been increasingly challenging. Over 85 high impact events have been produced reaching 58,000 people in our highest attendance year. The work has been recognized with multiple awards and media features including The Mayor’s Arts for Youth award given out by the Toronto Arts Foundation. Even during challenging financial times, Che has provided his visionary leadership to Manifesto in-kind. We want to thank him for his voluntary contribution as Executive Director in 5 of his 7 years at Manifesto. Transitioning to the Board of Directors will allow Che to move out of a day to day operations role and focus on the stewardship of the organization’s long-term strategic vision.

We are looking for a leader who shares Manifesto’s core values of equality, diversity, inclusion and positivity, to take on this exciting role and guide the staff of the organization into its next phase. The ideal individual is a creative thinker with strong team management and a deep understanding of culture’s transformative capacity to build community.

We are confident in Manifesto’s direction and next steps. The progress we have made together as a Board, staff and community on a vision for the future of the organization will continue with new leadership, in close collaboration with our community.

Manifesto is committed to keeping our community informed and will continue to communicate with you as the organization evolves. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Filling this role with the best candidate possible is not only important for Manifesto, but for the city as a whole. Please share this link to the Executive Director job description with your networks: http://themanifesto.ca/executivedirector

Got something to say about the TTC? We want to hear about it!

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:12:37 -0400

Call Out: for young men interested in theatre: Mainstage Men-No Experience needed!

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:27:00 -0400

MAINSTAGE MENprogram application is now available. The program is free and no experience is required. Participants receive $20 per day for transportation and food costs.

Youth must be between the ages of 16 and 19 and able to commit to the program dates below. If you know someone who might be interested in applying please pass the application along to them. The application deadline is Monday, June 10, 2013.

Led by Soulpepper actor Jordan Pettle, MAINSTAGE MEN participants will experience:

- Acting, writing, improvisation, and stage combat

- Opportunities to explore and express themselves

- Being part of an inspiring group of young men

- Seeing the productions of Angels in America Part 1&2

PROGRAM DATES:

Wednesday July 24^th and Thursday July 25^th, 2013

PROGRAM TIME:

11am—5pm

PROGRAM LOCATION:

Young Centre for the Performing Arts, The Distillery Historic District

50 Tank House Lane, Toronto ON, M5A 3C4

TO APPLY:

Apply online: http://soulpepper.ca/youth_outreach/free_programs.aspx#mainstage_men

Fill out the attached application and email it to molly@soulpepper.ca or fax it to 416.203.1531 by Monday June 10, 2013.

—>Fill out application here<—

Job Opp: FYI- Director of Programs and Sustainability

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:20:22 -0400

Description:

This position provides leadership and overseas the programs and services department of the organization. This includes providing strategic direction for the department and ensuring the
continued development of the organization as it relates to its programs and services. The position works with all of FYI’s stakeholders in championing and identifying the impacts of the agency’s
work while being a strong voice for the Youth-serving sector and the role that FYI plays in the city.This position requires a visionary leader who is able to build relationships, communicate the agencies work and impact as well as inspire the programs and services department to reach new heights in transforming the lives of the young people we serve.

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Post-Secondary is Possible Info Fair

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:10:45 -0400

The Council of Educators of Toronto (CET) and Toronto Community Housing (TCH) are co-hosting an info fair on post secondary access and outreach programs with on May 15th from 4-8pm at 931 Yonge St.

This is a great ‘one stop shop’ opportunity for youth to learn about the different options and pathways to access post secondary education. There will be raffle prizes and refreshments. TTC reimbursements will also be available.

For more information on the CET please click here, and for more information on TCH, please click here.

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More Details here

SKETCH: FancyTown:making the world fancier and the people richer

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:30:31 -0400

Sewing! Screen Printing! Sewing machines!

Fabric, tshirts, inks, leather, zippers, shiny objects, etc - all the things needed to make your product!

Get Skillz! Access Tools!!Sergers! Use Materials! Make a Product! Design!

SALES

Light Table for screen Printing!

Leave with something you made! Work from designs and patterns, or create your own!

Get Professional Feedback!

Get feedback on what it takes to make your product retail ready!
Learn about online sales opportunities like etsy or ebay!

For more info contact Julian at julian@sketch.ca

Location
May 7th - QWCHC Image Creation for Screen Printing
May 9th- VS YMCA Announcement, activity
May 14th- QWCHC Announcement, activity
May 15th- VS YMCA Day 1 textiles: Studio, Equipment, Project Orientation
May 16st- VS YMCA Day 2 textiles, Screen Prep
May 17th- VS YMCA Day 3 Textiles, Screen Prep
May 21st- Print Shop Screen Burning
May 22nd- Print Shop Screen Burning
May 22nd- VS YMCA Day 4 Textiles
May 23rd- VS YMCA Day 5 Textiles
May 24th- VS YMCA Day 6 Textiles
May 28th- Print Shop Screen burning
May 29th- Print Shop Screen Burning
May 29th -VS YMCA Day 7 Textiles
May 30th -VS YMCA Day 8 textiles
May 31st -VS YMCA Day 9 Textiles

Locations:

QWCHC = Queen West Community Health Centre, 168 Bathurst 2-5 pm
VS YMCA = Vanauley Street YMCA Centre, 7 Vanauley, 12-4 pm
Print Shop shop @ Eva’s Phoenix = 11 Ordnance [register for these sessions in advance -
julian@sketch.ca or 416 516 5428 ex 23]

CALL OUT FOR EMERGING ARTISTS! Applications are now open for The...

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:31:12 -0400

CALL OUT FOR EMERGING ARTISTS!

Applications are now open for The 100 at The Toronto Fringe, a professional development program for emerging artists! Please forward this message to anyone who you think may be interested in participating.

Also visit our website: http://fringetoronto.com/artists/youth/the-100/

—>Application<—

Inside UforChange: UforChange Presents: Skills

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:24:17 -0400

Inside UforChange: UforChange Presents: Skills:

uforchange:

Come out and support UforChange on May 24th at the Paint Box Bistro (555 Dundas St. East)

Join the UforChange Crew for a summer night jammed with a DANCE & DJ BATTLE, live painting, cheap but classy food, drinks and great company!

Interested in being apart of this event? Audition…

Lost Lyrics: For Youth Initiative (FYI) JOB POSTING

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:19:23 -0400

Lost Lyrics: For Youth Initiative (FYI) JOB POSTING:

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POSITION TITLE: REPORTS TO: DETAILS: CLOSING: COMPENSATION:

Position Function:

FOR YOUTH INITIATIVE Job Posting

Youth Outreach Worker Youth Development Manager Full time-One Year Contract Wednesday, May 8 2013 @ 4:00pm $40K-$42K Annual Salary

Organization & Program Description

For Youth…

Lost Lyrics: HONEY JAM NATIONAL AUDITIONS - ARTISTS CAN E-SUBMIT BY MAY 15

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:17:53 -0400

Lost Lyrics: HONEY JAM NATIONAL AUDITIONS - ARTISTS CAN E-SUBMIT BY MAY 15:

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Live auditions take place in Toronto on Sunday June 9, 2013, 2pm @ The Mod Club on 722 College Street.

Artists across Canada who can’t make the live auditions can submit online by May 15. All details are on www.honeyjam.com .

Judges will include reps from record…

Check out Collective Studio ! Renting out space for...

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:08:49 -0400

Check out Collective Studio !

Renting out space for $10/hour HST included

Newly renovated.

Floating Bamboo Hardwood Floor.

450 sq ft of playing space.

On site storage.

Check out their website to see their bookings: http://www.collectivestudio.ca/rental-rates-specs—availability.html

Update: Meeting Postponed!

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:49:00 -0400

This meeting has been postponed due to insufficient RSVP’s. The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 19th, 2013, same place, same time. A reminder will be sent in August.

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ACTION PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

Date: May 9, 2013 Thursday, September 19th, 2013

Time: 6 – 8 pm

Location: Rexdale Community Hub, Albion Neighbourhood Services, 21 Panorama Court, Suite 14, Toronto, ON M9V 4E3

On May 9th, 2013 The Look At My Life Project’s action planning committee will meet from 6 – 8 pm at the Rexdale Community Hub. This meeting will follow up on ideas and points generated at the Policy Dialogue and continue planning next steps for the Action Planning Committee and objectives for the upcoming year. We hope that all of you can come out and commit to being part of this group.

A light dinner will be served

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at amadeusztheproject@gmail.com

Special Olympics Active Start program at Regent Park Community Centre

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:11:25 -0400

Active Start – a program for children aged 2-6
with an intellectual disability.

Through play, the sessions offer the children
an excellent opportunity to improve physical,
social, and cognitive abilities to prepare them
for successful participation in future athletic
endeavors and everyday activities.

The program also aims to educate parents and
caregivers about the value of sport in their
child’s life and aims to expand their networks
and support systems.

Thursdays 6 - 7 PM, starts May 9—June 27

For more information or to register please contact: Kirsten Bobbie

kirstenb@specialolympicsontario.com

416 447 8326 ext 247

‘Police Carding’: Developing and Implementing a legal strategy...

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:30:47 -0400

‘Police Carding’: Developing and Implementing a legal strategy to stop police carding

New Eyes Presents: Animation Workshop Series with Brian Demoskoff

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:24:58 -0400

Brian has worked on big budget films like Coraline and the Corpse
Bride, and he also has a sense for just working with passion and whats
available in your environment! check out stuff he’s worked on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGYWVzC7fcQ

We will be using this 5 part series to complete work on Tumaini:Hope,
a documentary on proud Kenyan-Canadian Mother and Artist Susan Mugo.

We will have an extra camera and setup so that folks can work
alongside on their own project.

Come and learn about stop motion animation, and see whats involved in
supporting Tumaini:Hope or working collaboratively on a new project!

check out these inspirations:

The 8 Most Incredible Stop-Motion Animation Music Videos From The Past
Decade | The Creators Project

http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/blog/the-8-most-incredible-stop-motion-animation-music-videos-from-the-past-decade

2:30 - 4:30 Tuesdays at Queen west community health Centre, 168
Bathurst st. ,April 30- May 30, 2013

FYI: Power of One 2013

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:02:18 -0400

Early bird tickets till
May 18th!

Power of One 2013

Thursday, June 13th at 6 pm

Snell Hall, St. James Cathedral

We believe it takes just one individual to make a difference in a young person’s life.

Start your journey as a youth mentor at this year’s Power of One event.

Join us on June 13th at 6 pm at the Snell Hall in Toronto.

Get your tickets today at our Eventbrite page.

Stay tuned for updates on our special keynote speaker, silent auction items, event sponsors, and performances.

We look forward to celebrating the night with you!