TakingITGlobal Feed : Latest Content from Saint John2009-12-15T11:12:46ZTakingITGlobalhttp://www.tigweb.org/favicon.icoBlog : Masaba's report from Mbale, Uganda(issues applicable anywhere)http://Corazon.tigblog.org/post/14201732009-12-02T16:39:44Z2009-12-02T16:39:44ZCory Richardsonhttp://profiles.tigweb.org/CorazonAfter returning home from Uganda in 2008, I did a presentation at a Rotary club where I was asked by one man, "Do you think the Africa problem will ever be solved?"
Often I think of this question as it may encapsulate one perspective-- that there...Event : Global Youth Service Day Flag Raising Ceremonyhttp://events.tigweb.org/235732009-04-14T20:53:46Z2009-04-14T20:53:46Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/On Friday April 24th there will be a flag raising ceremony for all of Saint John regarding Global Youth Service Day. The youth ambassador will be speaking to everyone, and there will be hotdogs and hamburgers as well! We are really hoping everyone ca...Event : AIDS Saint John Benefit Auctionhttp://events.tigweb.org/235652009-04-14T20:34:44Z2009-04-14T20:34:44Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Please mark your calendars and join AIDS Saint John at our 8th Benefit Auction taking place at the Hilton Saint John Trade & Convention Centre, the evening of April 20th, 2009, with auctioneer Kevin Bond. We have many pieces of incredible art, a fabu...Event : Coffee House for Homelessness Awarnesshttp://events.tigweb.org/230992009-03-16T22:07:41Z2009-03-16T22:07:41Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Wednesday night there will be a coffee house held by the youth at the TRC to inform you all on Homelessness Awarness, an unfortunately more significant issue throughout the past few years. There will be food and beverages, and absolutely everyone is ...Blog : atlantic live webchathttp://megmac2.tigblog.org/post/6011512009-02-26T17:54:46Z2009-02-26T17:54:46ZMeghttp://profiles.tigweb.org/megmac2hey guys!
So the atlantic provinces held a live web chat a couple weeks ago regarding youth's successes and challenges in the maritimes, and it worked out really well!
We had a few different guest speakers, and it was really great to hear what ...Event : Youth Who Care Awards Nighthttp://events.tigweb.org/221712009-01-03T21:10:25Z2009-01-03T21:10:25Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/This event is an opportunity for youth in Saint John and the surrounding area to be recognized for their community work and achievements in their community. It will be a "red carpet" event, and it is the main event in the Global Youth Service Day wee...Event : Indigo Fundraiserhttp://events.tigweb.org/217852008-11-26T17:11:09Z2008-11-26T17:11:09Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Rothesay High School is organizing a Fundraiser at Indigo Books ! There will be live music , and anyone who buys books from Indigo tonight will be donating 15% of their profits to the Rothesay High ! Everyone come out and buy some books and have an a...Event : Dance Dance Revolutionhttp://events.tigweb.org/217532008-11-24T11:33:08Z2008-11-24T11:33:08Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Kick off your shoes on Wednesday, December 3rd and show us your latest moves in this fun interactive dance game! This event takes place from 6-7 pm the first Wednesday of every month. It's a great way to meet new people and get some physical activit...Gallery : mountainshttp://gallery.tigweb.org/megmac2/313752008-11-01T00:00:00Z2008-11-01T00:00:00ZMeghttp://profiles.tigweb.org/megmac2<a href='http://gallery.tigweb.org/megmac2/31375'><img src='http://gallery.tigweb.org/images/express/gallery/thumbs/31375.jpg' border='0' alt='mountains'></a>Event : Change That Clickshttp://events.tigweb.org/175292008-02-28T14:01:02Z2008-02-28T14:01:02Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/This first series is for members of the Saint John Boys & Girls Club between the ages of 12-13. Sessions take place every Thursday from 4-6pm at the Boys & Girls club. We will be learning everything from internet safety to the rights of the child, an...Organization : The Resource Centre for Youthhttp://orgs.tigweb.org/286452007-11-30T16:44:04Z2007-11-30T16:44:04ZAllison McLeanhttp://profiles.tigweb.org/allisonmNew strategies need to be developed to service youth in Saint John. Current services offered to youth are fragmented and often inaccessible. Many youth have no where to turn and end up making poor choices based on lack of services and information. ...Organization : Saint John Youth Cabinethttp://orgs.tigweb.org/261852007-05-24T10:12:34Z2007-05-24T10:12:34ZLauren Mhttp://profiles.tigweb.org/laurenmSJYC's slogan is SPEAK UP!
More formally, they are tasked with engaging local young people to make Saint John more youth-friendly and promoting youth civic engagement.
Thus far, the SJYC have engaged in several home-grown initiatives including ...Blog : Car wash Fund Raiserhttp://eastdale-msp.tigblog.org/post/1751272007-04-01T20:45:36Z2007-04-01T20:45:36ZMrs. Pitmanhttp://profiles.tigweb.org/eastdale-mspMrs Pitman and Mr Gardner (front) at car washOrganization : Saint John Youth Councilhttp://orgs.tigweb.org/131342006-04-24T19:26:04Z2006-04-24T19:26:04ZMaxime Lapierrehttp://profiles.tigweb.org/ThatchBy being the official voice for Saint John youth on City Council, the SJYC brings awareness to youth issues; creates positive links between youth, the community and City Hall; encourages youth to voice their opinions and ideas, and creates more deve...Organization : Safe Spaces Fundy Regionhttp://orgs.tigweb.org/130922006-02-26T12:19:03Z2006-02-26T12:19:03ZShaun Rocketthttp://profiles.tigweb.org/rockett15Our Mission in a few words:
Safe Spaces Fundy Region is committed to ending discrimination around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. We connect and work with youth to reduce isolation, promote acceptance, and provide information, re...