Even though youth don't have a vote until they're 18, according to Sukhraj Bhattal, that doesn't mean they don't have a voice.
Sukhraj himself is part of a program that is proof of this concept. Along with three other youth, Sukhraj produces and directs videos with Citizens in Transition, a group committed toNov 2010: Sukhraj Bhattal
On Wednesday, March 14, I went to “What Does the Insite Decision Mean?â€, a public talk by Monique Pongracic-Speier, the lawyer who led the court cases for keeping InSite open against challenges from the Conservative government.
Pongracic-Speier began the talk by giving a brief outline of the Downtown Eastside’s history withWhat Does the Insite Decision Mean? A Public Talk by Monique Pongracic-Speier
 The Neanderthal Arts Festival at The Cultch on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, was a 12 day festival taking place from July 21- July 31, 2011 featuring six summer productions. The theatre performances were experimental works that were meant to jolt audiences with it savvy pop-culture references.
Before the show, I had the opportunity to chatNeanderthal Arts Festival: The Gas Heart
Five Hole for Food, an organization based in Vancouver with a team that spans the country, is growing quickly as they work to fight hunger in Canada through hockey. They are bringing together communities and creating a giving experience for people across the country which fosters a long-term awareness impactingVolunteer Opportunities: Five Hole for Food
Don’t follow your dreams. Lead them. - Zuhaeb Hassan, 17, Frank Hurt Secondary School
Five years ago, I was 15 years old and probably more overweight than I am now. At that age, I worried about nothing more than my friends, school, extracurriculars, and who was booting for me on theReel Youth Film Festival!
Craving some quality live music after exam season? Then come out to part four of our Coffee Shop Series featuring a night of live music by amazing local youth artists!
When: Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro (Kitsilano - 2610 West 4th ave)
Who: LocalY57 Media Presents: Coffee Shop Series Part 4
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