Posts Tagged ‘youth’

Introducing New Staff & a New Project

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Antidote this year was selected as one of 65 successful organizations (among more than 300 who submitted proposals) to receive Status of Women Canada Blueprint Funding.

Antidote’s SWC project work will carry forward on the theme:

“Engaging Youth in the Prevention of Violence Against Girls and Women”

Welcome, Blueprint Project Staff!

It is therefore Antidote’s great pleasure to introduce our new Blueprint Project staff members:
Ainjil Hunt, Project Coordinator and Carol Bilson, Project Assistant

They each bring a wealth and depth of experience from their work, their studies and their life experiences.

Ainjil Hunt
As a Principal in Transformation Consulting, Ainjil Hunt strives for
Social, Economic and Community Development through business and social change.  Ainjil’s holds from the University of Victoria holds BSW, Administration in Aboriginal Governance, Diploma in Public Sector Management and is a Masters candidate in Social Work Policy and Practice.

Ainjil is internationally certified and experienced in Huna, Cross-Cultural Training and Facilitation among numerous other skills and achievements in coaching, violence prevention and social work.

Carol Bilson has a BA, University of Calgary- Political Science and MA, University of Victoria- Indigenous Governance.

Carol has trained and motivated a team of student ambassadors to successfully facilitate in First Nation communities all over Blackfoot, Cree, and Dene Territory.  She is a model in diplomacy, tactful and constructive communication and is effective in oral and written mediums.  Carol has a range of experience working together with youth, girls, young women and elders always providing leadership in building community and effecting change through a critical analysis framework.

Both Carol and Ainjil were introduced at the September BOD meeting and have begun their work with the Project Advisory/Working Group. They will be planning a series of working group meetings, antidote consultations, Board and community events.

Please watch for their posts and prepare to get involved.  We look forward to everyone’s input and energy for the work ahead.

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[External Event] Immigrant Youth Take on Homophobia in ‘My Forbidden Disorder’

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Immigrant Youth Take on Homophobia in ‘My Forbidden Disorder’

‘My Forbidden Disorder’ is a new play written and performed by a group of immigrant youth that fearlessly examines the challenges faced by gay, lesbian and transgendered youth and strongly condemns the homophobia they face at school and in our communities.

When Koyume Fukushima, age 17, was at her home in Japan, one of her friends revealed his sexual identity as being gay. The students in her school, including herself, ostracized and ignored him until he changed schools. When Koyume came to Victoria as an international student, she realized the injustice of her actions. “I saw this [same-sex] couple walking down the street and thought, ‘Wow, they look so beautiful.’” She was determined to make amends and raise awareness about homophobia here in Victoria as well as at home in Japan. Although English is her second language and she had no prior experience with theatre, Koyume wrote ‘My Forbidden Disorder,’ a play that is both sophisticated and heart-breaking.

Koyume teamed up with five other multicultural youth to produce ‘My Forbidden Disorder.’ The diverse cast of youth comes from Japan, the Philippines, Mexico and Canada. Though they all grew up with divergent cultural perspectives on same-sex relationships, all the youth agree that homophobia is a problem that needs to be dealt with. They invited youth from the South Island Pride Community Centre Society to be involved in the production and a truly youth-led project was born. The play is a powerful tool that illustrates the disastrous effects of homophobia in a way that speaks to the youth as well as the adults in our community.

‘My Forbidden Disorder’ would like to acknowledge the support the Theatre Inconnu, the BC Healthy Communities Youthcore Program and the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS), the Bayanihan Community Centre and the South Island Pride Community Centre Society.

What: My Forbidden Disorder

When: June 22 and 23 at 7pm (doors at 6:45)

Where: Theatre Inconnu, 1923 Fernwood Road

For more information contact:

Megan Thom, Enable Program for Children and Youth Coordinator

enable@vircs.bc.ca, (250) 361-9433 ext. 203

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Kambo’s Korner: Racism in Youth

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Oh haii, This is my first official posting of Kambo’s Korner.

To this day, it baffles my mind how some people can be sooo ignorant ! I don’t understand. Is one uneducated? How is one influenced?  How does one come to draw such racist conclusion and make such racist comments? Is it the parents? Is it society? Racism is still very prominent, even in youth and this is my proof..

As I was standing outside during my break at summer school I over heard a conversation that a group of guys were having. “Dude, there was this chic wearing the arab thing inside. she’s gonna like bomb the place.”

I turned away and said to myself “that was soo racist.” Looking back now I should’ve said something out loud, not just mumble it under my breath. But thinking, can someone that talks/thinks that way be educated? would one of that mindset be open to hearing what i had to say?, especially someone of my age group.

I am left with many questions but not with any answers. society still does nothing but reinforce and perpetuate racist, sexist, heteronormative, class standard stereotypes.

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Kambo and Mel here AYOO =D

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Hello,

It’s Jasmine and Mel ! Here’s a little message from us !

^_^

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HERE I STAND: Stories of Immigrant and Refugee Youth

Monday, June 21st, 2010


HERE I STAND: Stories of Immigrant and Refugee Youth
Directed by: Yasmine Kandil Live music by: Enrique Rivas & Rob Hunter

Project Coordinator: Negin Naraghi

The Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Center Society would like to invite you to: “Here I Stand”: a theater performance by immigrant and refugee youth. The group was formed in October 2009 with the aim of providing an opportunity for newcomer youth to explore issues of transition, diversity and immigration. Using theater allowed youth to connect with the arts while exploring difficult topics in a creative, non-language bound way.

“Here I Stand” is a collage of images and scenes that are inspired by their real life experiences. Topics include: immigration, identity
formation, culture shock, discrimination at school, changes in the family, conflicts with teachers and traumatic stress. It was important
to the youth that they also represent the beauty of diversity and the benefits of living in a multicultural society.

The aim of this performance is to empower youth as peer educators by engaging with audience members in an interactive workshop. Following the performance, audience members will participate in an interactive discussion. You will get the chance to break the scenes down while working as a community to deepen our understanding on the experiences of newcomer youth. Click here to view their trailer.

To make a reservation contact: enable@vircs.bc.ca/ 250-361-9433 ext.203

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Now accepting Gurlz Facilitator applications! (Summer position)

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Date Posted: June 14th, 2010

Start Date: July 1st, 2010

End Date: August 31, 2010

Hours: 40/week

Contract: $8/hr

Application Deadline: June 21st, 2010 – 9:00 am (early applications are encouraged)

antidote: Multiracial and Indigenous Girls and Women’s Network is a grassroots network and community-based organization of over 150 multiracial girls and women in Victoria, British Columbia. Our members represent diverse voices, ages, ethno-cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds, and affiliations in the community. We work with youth, multiracial families, schools, community groups, service providers, policy makers and researchers to promote the visibility and needs of racialized minority and Indigenous girls and women.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic youth with initiative to support antidote and its programming in the summer. The position will focus primarily on assisting the sistah facilitator in building resources for antidote, including developing strategies for fund-raising and membership. In addition, the successful candidate will work with staff, board and volunteers to create a sustainable plan for the Gurlz programming.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work with other staff members to co-ordinate events and support ongoing antidote programs.
  • Work with board members and facilitate/participate in committee meetings as needed.
  • Plan and develop gurlz programming.
  • Partner with strategically selected organizations and youth programs to further antidote programming and financial sustainability.

Qualifications

On the job training and support will be provided.  The successful applicant MUST have been a full-time high school student this year and be returning to full-time studies in the Fall (not necessarily back to high school) and should have most of the following skills and experiences:

  • Working knowledge of anti-racism, anti-oppression, and feminist practices.
  • Experience as a youth participant in cross-cultural settings.
  • Flexibility and the ability to work independently.
  • Willingness to develop grant-writing skills.
  • Willingness to co-ordinate and organize fund-raising events. Experience with antidote event planning an asset.
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
  • Strong written and oral cross-cultural communications skills.
  • Knowledge of Victoria’s resources, community organizations and businesses an asset.
  • Willingness to be challenged, learn new things and adapt to change.
  • Experience with Word, Excel, Internet, e-mail and multi-media formats (digital photography and films, and I Movie).

Focus

  • Gurlz Faciltator to be involved with re-energizing the Gurlz club membership, recruiting, and expanding the gurlz club membership in addition to fund-raising assistance. Related to fundraising efforts, the successful applicant will be expected to organize media projects for distribution (training will be provided).

We invite all applicants but preference will be given to Indigenous and racialized women. Preference will be given to gurlz aged 15-18 years of age. We ask that applicants self-identify in their letter of interest and resume package.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  In advance, thank you for your interest in this position and we apologize for not contacting everyone.

Please submit applications electronically to: Sonya Dhudwal

E-mail: sonya@antidotenetwork.org

Website: www.antidotenetwork.org

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Youth Community Cafe

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Sorry for the short notice! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to voice out what you think is important!

Are you between 13 and 24 and live, work, study or hang out in Victoria? What do you like about this city? What would you change?

Join us on the evening of Thursday, May 27 for a Community Café to talk about the future of Victoria and what matters to you. Food, prizes, interesting people and fun activitiesSspread the word!

The City Victoria is updating its Official Community Plan, which sets out a vision for how the City should change and adapt over the next 30 years. This is your chance to get involved! See poster below for more information and how to register for the (free) Community Café.

SIGN UP WITH A FRIEND BEFORE TUESDAY, MAY 25th and both of you will receive a $5 coffee card for Koffi! Just email both of your names to ocp@victoria.ca to RSVP for the Community Cafe. Claim your coffee cards when you get to the Community Café. [Sign up more than one friend, and you get more than one coffee card!]

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’36-24-36′ Documentary Film Now Available

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

’36-24-36′ Documentary Film Now Available for Download after Three Years in the Making

Click on the following link to download the film or view its trailer:

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TicketingWelcome.aspx?EventID=45208&LangPref=en-CA

An insightful feature length documentary film, made by adolescent girls, that explores the issue of female body image and its correlation with eating disorders.

The film gives the viewer a firsthand perspective of Jessica and Shannon’s battles with anorexia while lending itself to the professional opinions of counsellors and dieticians who work with adolescent women. It also explores the reality and insights of pre-adolescent girls who, prior to making this film, thought very little about the perception of female body image within our society.

The film approaches the concept of female body image and its correlation with eating disorders from a totally pre-adolescent perspective, as it was made by a small group of 12-year-old girls in Kitimat, BC, with the supervision and support of two volunteers who work as child & youth clinical counsellors.

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