How can we work together to improve access to recreation for Toronto’s 65,000 newcomer youth?

Opportunities like afterschool programs, arts and music, and sports are essential for ensuring newcomer youth settle successfully in Canada.

Join us for an afternoon of interactive recreation activities, keynote speakers, and opportunities to learn from and work with others to address this important issue.

Newcomer Youth Recreation Forum

Date: Monday, June 12, 2017

Time: 12 pm – 4:30 pm

Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W

Council Chambers and Members Lounge

Moderator:

Femi Lawson, Youtube Personality, Actor, Creative Director  

Arts Performance:

Jeah Mae Banico, RISE Edutainment

Presentations by: 

FCJ Youth Network – Youth to You Toolkit

Sharma Queiser – Social Planning Toronto

Hsain Al-Shihabi – Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto

and more!

Action Tables on:

• Outreach and Engagement Strategies
• Program Development and Space
• Evaluation and Funding

Drop In Activities:

• Breakdancing Demos with KeepRockinYou
• iAM Photo Exhibit by JAYU
• Button Making with North York Arts
• Henna Hand Painting
• Sports Development Clinics

Brought to you by:

Social Planning Toronto, Toronto Newcomer Office, Toronto Youth Equity Strategy, North York Arts, MLSE Launchpad, and Laidlaw Foundation.

lunch will be served    »    tokens available    »    child minding available upon request in advance