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Unveiling Youth Potential (UYP)

Our Approach to Youth Leadership Development Integrates the Following Components:

1. Wisdom Stories

answer the question of WHY you want to inspire change. What is it that you are passionate about? What motivates you? What is it that makes you believe you are the right individual to lead change (cuz you ARE!)

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2. Community Mapping

answers the question of WHERE you are going to inspire change. Participants may choose to focus on any community that they belong to, but they will be most influential in a community they deeply care about.

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3. Change Leadership & Gentle Action

answers the question of HOW you are going to inspire change. Introducing a leadership strategy called “Gentle Action”, adapted from David F. Peat which is all about introducing small changes that are sensitive, relevant, and culturally aware.

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4. Social Entrepreneurship

answers the question of WHAT you are going to do to inspire change. This is social entrepreneurship more from a perspective of compassion and less about business. The goal is that youth feel empowered to respond to the social issues they care about.

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Mentorship

Mentorship manual

A resource to support and provide tools to caring adults to better support, encourage, and mentor youth through healthy and meaningful relationships.

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Transitioning to Calgary?

Childcare Resources

If you’re planning a move to Calgary and have children that will be in your care, you may require childcare for them during certain hours of the day or week. See below for a list of resources that may be helpful.

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Funding Resources

Paying for an education, and life as a student can be costly. If you are of Indigenous heritage, you may qualify for funding through the band you are registered with! There are also alternatives such as scholarships & bursaries, and student loans.

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Housing Resources

Whether you are moving to Calgary for school, work, or for some other reason, here are few housing options to consider.

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Housing Resources (students only)

Whether you are moving to Calgary for school, work, or for some other reason, here are few options to consider both on and off campus, as well as some information on tenants and landlord laws to keep you both safe

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Scholarship and Bursaries

Looking for bursaries and scholarships? Check out the links below. Also, don’t forget to visit your school financial aid office- they will likely have additional options.

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Transportation

It is totally possible to get around with, or without driving a car! Busses and the c-train, taxis, Uber (car-for-hire service), and Car2Go (like borrowing a car – must have a valid driver’s license.)

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