The world is changing faster than we could ever imagine, and the skills needed to succeed in this world are changing just as quickly. To give their students a leg up in their futures and provide real-world practical skills, R.B. Russell Vocational School transformed the space of their old automotiveContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/7UIYc9tJsII In a world where youth are frequently criticized for their screen time, Avani Sahir is rewriting the narrative. As a passionate youth leader and community volunteer, Avani is on a relentless mission to champion social justice, mental health advocacy, and inclusive care. Co-founding the initiative Youth United, she hasContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/73fFok4MdM8 In a world increasingly driven by digital disconnection and polarized narratives, two young leaders in Winnipeg are stepping up to redefine what it means to build a thriving community. Their recent insights highlight an urgent shift in Gen Z advocacy, moving beyond social media performativity into tangible, boots-on-the-ground action. Born inContinue Reading
Standing behind tabletop displays, high school students turned the St. Vital Shopping Centre into a marketplace. As you walked through the Centre, you could hear students pitching products, learning on the fly, and discovering what it takes to build something from scratch. This trade fair, held in early March, isContinue Reading
Misinformation, division, hatred, and sexism were among the global challenges students named as they gathered on Wednesday at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. However, despite these growing fears in an ever-more-complicated world, a constant theme cut through—the importance of community building. The event was part of the Manitoba CouncilContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/G2cz6pzvIdI In Winnipeg’s vibrant multicultural community, a group of young entrepreneurs is reshaping how children learn confidence, culture, and language. Led by student president Hassan Shahzad, the Junior Achievement company Hidden Pictures created a children’s book that goes far beyond storytelling. Their mission: empower kids to discover inner confidence while making reading moreContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/BI5bYXEPLlI Mala’ika Mustapha is a local children’s book author-illustrator and public speaker whose work is grounded in storytelling, representation, and community impact. Through her vibrant books and creative outreach, she has become a meaningful voice for young readers, especially Black and Brown children searching for characters who look like them andContinue Reading
On February 10, at Holy Cross School, approximately 200 Grade 7–12 girls from across Manitoba gathered for the Women in STEM, AI and Innovation Conference. Organized by Women and Girls in STEM, the conference connects young Manitobans with leaders shaping the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This wasContinue Reading
If you are in danger call 911. If you or someone you know is being abused, call the confidential 24/7 provincial toll-free crisis & support line at: 1-877-977-0007 Youth are getting involved with the new Your Voice, Your Vision media campaign at the Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters (MAWS). ThroughoutContinue Reading
The room at the Manitoba Legislature fell silent as three teenage boys stepped forward and began to speak in unison. “Genocide,” they said, their voices steady as they spoke on the devastation in Gaza, millions of young girls in Afghanistan banned from school beyond grade six, and ongoing wars forcingContinue Reading
