Resources
Welcome to our curated go-to hub for valuable resources such as articles, books, and videos on advancing Black youth.
CEL Scoping Review Presentation
Reeya Kothari, Aqleeman McBean, and Elaaf Siddiqui are Community Engaged Learning (CEL) students and Candidates for the Master of Health Information Science at Western University who worked on a research project for Positively Black in Southwestern Ontario. These presenters provided a scoping review presentation for the Positively Black in Southwestern Ontario team on August 7, 2024. The title of their presentation was Positively Black in Southwestern Ontario: Exploring the Health of Black Youth. Watch their presentation.
Resources For Black Youth
Dr. Ivory Toldson presents joy as a catalyst for change within the educational spaces of Black students. Learn more.
Black Communities: Federal initiatives aimed at supporting Black communities and Black-led organizations across Canada. Check out their website for more information. Black Youth Helpline: Nationwide Multicultural Helpline & Services for Children, Youth, Families, School Boards & other youth-serving organizations. Check out their website for more information. The R.I.T.E.S. Program for Black and African Canadian Youth: This is a culturally specific identity development initiative that supports the empowerment of Black and African Canadian children, youth, and their families. Check out their website for more information. Youth in Ontario: Learn about programs and services for youth, including teens and young adults. Get information for organizations that support youth. Check out their website for more information. Black Youth Action Plan: Learn how Ontario is increasing opportunities for Black children, youth, and families. Check out their website for more information. Wellness and Emotion Support for Youth in Ontario: WES for Youth Online provides free ongoing e-counseling services to Ontario youth ages 13-24 to create positive outcomes for youth mental health in the larger community of Ontario. Check out their website for more information.
