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Organization : Big Brothers Big Sisters Thunder Bay

2009-05-18T14:52:13Z

In-School Mentoring Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring Right For Me Couples for Kids Big Bunch It’s not about homework! This is a program that takes place at the child’s school, during the school year. The Big ...

Organization : Boys and Girls Club Thunder Bay

2009-05-18T14:41:28Z

Community Access Program Provides individuals with public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively. Plays a crucial role in bridging the digital divide. Contributes to the foundation for electronic access to governm...

Organization : Youth Advisory Council Library

2009-05-18T14:24:53Z

YAC is made up of a group of teens who help out the library. They help decide what we should buy and what we should do! Anyone can join by coming to one of our meetings. :) This blog is also a great place to find out what's going on for teens at the ...

Organization : Host Program

2009-05-18T14:09:22Z

The Thunder Bay Multicultural Association was formed in 1972 by a number of various community ethnocultural groups whose objective was to establish a body which would encourage and facilitate co-operation among ethnic organizations in promoting the c...

Organization : Underground Gym

2009-05-18T14:01:38Z

Boxing Running Weight Lifting Piano Lessons Nutrition Clothing & Runners Tutoring Fitness Competitions Multiple outings throughout the year THE EAST-END AMATEUR BOXING CLUB This program...

Organization : MAKWA

2009-05-18T13:43:03Z

MAKWA Making Aboriginal Kids Walk Away (from tobacco abuse), is a group of peer leaders with the Youth Action Alliance, at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. MAKWA is available to coordinate workshops and events to educate youth on the abuse of to...

Organization : Youth With an Open Mind

2009-05-18T13:35:17Z

Our Main Goal Our main goal is to stop the stigma surrounding mental illness. We want to talk openly about mental illness like we do about other illnesses, like diabetes or asthma. Most mental health problems emerge in childhood or adolescence - ...

Organization : Community Youth Coalition

2009-05-18T13:23:37Z

Encourage the adoption of a Youth Civic Strategy by the City. Increase community awareness of youth perspectives. Encourage youth civic involvement. Identify common ground and foster partnerships. We need to… Be more aware of youth perspective...

Organization : Youth Outreach workers Thunder Bay

2009-05-18T13:16:31Z

The overall objective of Youth Outreach Worker Services is to prevent and reduce anti-social and/or violent behaviour among youth in identified priority neighbourhood by: Promoting engagement of youth and their families in community Engaging yo...

Organization : SEVEN Youth Media Network

2009-05-11T12:44:31Z

We provide an outlet for Nishnawbe youth to share their voice, ideas, art, music and so much more through our Magazine, Radio shows, and internet. We distribute the magazine in Wawatay News, currently once bi-monthly. We constantly update our websit...

Organization : Youth Advisory Council - Thunder Bay Public Library

2009-04-29T14:18:29Z

Y-A-C, standing for 'Youth Advisory Council' has thrills, fun games, young people like yourself and a chance to help your younger community all in the comfortable environment of the Library. Participate in book discussions, put on puppet shows for yo...

Organization : Youth Volunteer Corps

2009-04-29T13:13:43Z

Youth Volunteer Corps Program (YVCP) Offers youth an opportunity to plan and participate in volunteer team projects with youth on structured community service projects designed by them and non profit organizations Creates and increases the volunt...

Organization : Youth Arts Council

2009-04-29T13:06:00Z

YAC meets Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. This council creates art opportunities for youth. by youth in Thunder Bay, through planning and participating in exhibitions, community art projects, workshops with artists and art cla...

Organization : Thunder Bay Urban Aboriginal Strategy

2009-04-29T12:35:17Z

Programs provided include: Support Services (community referrals) Youth Programming Volunteer/Student Summer Placement Opportunities

Blog : Bicycles for Namibia

2009-04-22T22:34:41Z

www.benbikes.org.za/namibia I attended a speaker event tonight at the community market. The market hosts bicycle repairs and sends them to Africa as part of the Bicycle Exchange Network. This is a great way to recycle cycles while provided suppo...

Event : Girl Power

2009-03-21T12:21:45Z

This year’s focus is helping young women find their passions and follow their dreams through inspirational interactive workshops and speakers. Girls will also find time to develop friendships with other girls. You will participate in a variety of a...

Blog : Dear Blog Diary....

2009-02-09T17:13:18Z

It seems like FOREVER since I posted a blog -mostly because I am super blog shy and don't know what to write about --or I think WOW! I should blog about this and when it comes time to write I get bloggers block. So my appologies if this is a ramble b...

Event : Community Capacity Building Meeting

2009-01-20T18:22:43Z

This is a community gathering of interested members of the Simpson-Ogden neighbourhood who would like to help with the development of the downtown area. Young people need to be represented in this meeting! Please come out and support your area.

Organization : NishTV

2008-10-27T18:32:07Z

Right now we represent the Aboriginal community and promote those who are active in chasing dreams, pursuing projects and need some recognition for the work they are doing in Thunder Bay. We enjoy giving exposure and recognition for the things Aborig...

Event : Opening Doors Counselling Conference

2008-09-20T16:58:12Z

Workshop Topics: Tying the Strings Together: Mental health, co-infection, housing, & concurrent challenges HIV Movement in Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care: Dealing with multiple losses & close calls Counselling Youth: Sex, drugs & hip hop ...

Organization : AIDS Thunder Bay

2008-09-20T16:53:27Z

Since the mid-1980s we have provided quality, compassionate support, education and advocacy around HIV and AIDS, and related issues. We have been facilitators, communicators, and providers to Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. In order to compleme...

Gallery : Tied up ready to be revealed

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

Organization : Changing Our World

2008-07-06T13:36:44Z

· Volunteering · Youth input · Make Thunder Bay a better place · End stereotyping · Give youth a chance to be leaders · Create unity within community · Make a better youth environment · Force change · Give people more things to do �...

Event : Ontario Live Chat #2 - Bridging the Digital Divide: Rural and Urban Youth Experiences

2008-05-26T20:20:02Z

Our second Ontario Live Chat in the series will focus on an energizing discussion on The Digital Divide and urban and rural youth experiences. In this live chat we will have: 1 CLC moderator, Pauline Fogarty (thunderbay@clc.takingitglobal.org)...

Organization : Global Conscience Circle/ Cercle de la Conscience Globale

2008-04-11T23:33:32Z

GCC/CCG is a charitable/non profit organization that serves and liases with other charitable, global aid organizations. The GCC/CCG provides information and faciltates the shipping of donated goods to the needy worldwide in the general cause of "educ...

Event : Green North Eco Conference

2008-03-13T13:40:32Z

"The Conference will embrace efforts and green practices already under way in the north and demonstrate how commitment toward the green economy will pay off in the long run through factors like job creation, improved marketability, energy cost savin...