by Admin Editor | Apr 26, 2011 | Respectful Relationships (R+R) Program, Youth programs
One of the most important reasons why I work with youth around gender, stereotypes and healthy relationships, is that I get the opportunity to engage in complex and thought provoking conversations with young men. Â Speaking of self- esteem, emotions, conflict...
by Admin Editor | Apr 13, 2011 | Pass It On, Programs, Youth programs
Jennifer Quam is the Mentor Supervisor for the Pass It On Project in Valemount/ McBride, British Columbia. McBride has a population of 710 while 90 kilometers away is Valemount, with a population of 1100. The school population for both communities hovers around 100...
by Admin Editor | Apr 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
I was shocked when I heard that retail giant Wal-Mart is launching a new line of cosmetics for 8- 12 year-olds. The array of around 70 cosmetic products called Geogirl, contain an anti-aging component. Marketed as all-natural, the cosmetic line is for girls who want...
by Admin Editor | Mar 28, 2011 | Pass It On, Programs, Youth programs
The Pass It On Project – Phase II is occurring simultaneously in 5 communities throughout British Columbia – Salt Spring Island, Uclulet, Valemount/McBride, Prince George and Kamloops. Kamloops is in the Southern Interior of the province with a population...
by Admin Editor | Mar 23, 2011 | Pass It On
This winter, I had the privilege of traveling around British Columbia delivering workshops with rural girls and young women as part of Phase 2 of the Pass it On project. These workshops were originally written for youth here on Salt Spring Island and thanks to the...
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