Our newest issue of Youth Action Forum Magazine on Creative Resistance is hot off the press. Check out articles on Youth Video Projects, Spoken Word, French Rap, Electronic Resistance, Dancing Activism, Poetry and much more. While the new issue wont be available to the general public until October 12th, we have posted all 64 pages of glory online in PDF form for your special viewing.

To read the PDF it is best to use Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available for free download here. It works best to download the whole file onto your computer and then read it after as it is a huge file. We are currently working on getting the issue online article by article, so those of you with a slower internet connection need not fret. Stay tuned on October 12th when everything will be online, as well as printed for your reading pleasure.

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Anti-racism training, discussions, activities + media literacy + skills around conflict + popular theatre workshop + managing stress and coping skills

Contact us by July 18th for more information and to receive a registration form, call Kathy at 416-368-2277 or e-mail kathyyouthaction@gmail.com

This community event is in support of Leonardo Zuniga’s Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds application for residency in Canada, to raise awareness about the executions of LGBTQ people in Mexico, and to raise awareness about refugee struggles in Canada.

TORONTO – Youth Week 2007 – a youth-initiated week-long celebration of youth culture was held from May 5-May 12 at venues throughout the city. The Theme for Youth Week 2007 captures the spirit of Youth Week: “I Am, Because We Are” – is an English translation of traditional South African Ubuntu philosophy that speaks to the importance of community, connection and our relationships to one another.

The Youth Week Organizing Committee –comprised of young people from throughout the GTA- were concerned about the isolation and alienation many young people are feeling today. They wanted to inspire other young people to get more involved in their communities and to show Toronto that young people care about their schools and their neighbourhoods. Youth Week – a celebration held since 1995 highlights youth accomplishments around the world. Youth Week events were held in: Toronto, Hamilton, British Columbia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and throughout Europe this year. Coordinated by the Youth Action Network (YAN), Youth Week 2007 encourages young people to take action on issues that are important to them. Nothing is too big – or too small - to tackle: global warming, racism, bullying, globalization, child labour, HIV/AIDS or gun violence. Youth can set up a display at school, create a petition, host a lunchtime workshop or a movie night – everyone can get involved!