July 9, 2018

Youth & Reconciliation

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It can be hard to understand what exactly reconciliation is and why it is essential for us as young Canadians to play our part in creating such change. The truth is that whether the issue directly impacts you or not, …

February 27, 2017

Inclusion Project: Celebration recap

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From June to February 2017, the Inclusion project supported youth to discuss and learn about topics related to inclusion, diversity, and racial justice in Vancouver on unceded Coast Salish Territories.

To take action on these issues, these youth led migrant …

January 18, 2017

Inclusion Project: Youth Celebration & Film Screening on Feb 17

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We invite you to celebrate the end of Check Your Head’s Inclusion and Anti-racism youth project with us! Our celebration will feature slam poetry by youth poet Lovely Ranges and the screening of our youth-made film.

This will be the …

January 18, 2017

Inclusion Project: Youth Celebration & Film Screening on Feb 17

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October 11, 2016

Volunteer Stories: An Interview with Justin Rawlins

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As the Youth Blog Coordinator, Justin Rawlins has been an amazing part of our Check Your Head team over this past year. He was one of our 2015 Volunteers of the Year and we’re sad to say farewell to him …

August 22, 2016

Youth exploring equity and discrimination: An introduction to our Inclusion and Anti-Racism Project

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Check Your Head’s Inclusion and Anti-Racism project aims to increase the understanding of race, migration, and issues of belonging among Metro Vancouver youth. This project serves to build the capacity of youth to facilitate dialogue and become active in community …

December 2, 2014

Give the Gift of Education

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This holiday season, “Give the Gift of Education” with a Check Your Head Holiday Gift Card.

For a donation of $20 – $100, your friend or family member will receive a card from you stating that a CYH workshop …

November 10, 2014