Episodes
Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
Ethical Politics and Young People
Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
On this episode of Your Right to Speak we talk with Ian Green who is a professor at York University's Master of Public Policy, Administration, and Law. Ian talks about ethical politics and its relation to young people. In the first part of the episode Ian discusses the challenges and strengths of ethical politics, in the second he argues that policy makers should have training in anti-oppression to better address some of the stigmas people bring with them when developing policy. Ian also mentions how young people can be better engage in politics.
Let’s raise awareness together!
If you are a child or youth that would like to be on the show or have a topic that you think we should discuss, please email Salvatore and Jenn at yourrighttospeak@gmail.com
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
We are continuing our uploading of presentations from the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care conference which took place in June 2017. Today’s episode is called Walking the Path Towards Meaningful Youth Engagement. The presentation is by two young people who lived in residential care and three Ryerson University Master’s in Child and Youth Care Students.
The following is the conference abstract:
Walking the Path Towards Meaningful Youth Engagement
Since the ratification of the UNCRC, the participation and voice of young people has become a focus in child and youth serving organizations. Progress has been made, however young people still find themselves silenced, dismissed, and removed from the conversations and decisions impacting their lives. Current initiatives for youth engagement are often limited through tokenistic and outdated approaches, that result in young people continuing to feel as though they are not heard and do not have control over their own lives. We as CYCs need to model and advocate for the advancement of meaningful and authentic youth engagement. In order to do this, we need to unpack the complexities and barriers so we can envision a way forward. This presentation will focus on the role of CYC practitioners to support and partner with young people to elevate their voices and participation in the care and services they receive. Through a reflective process, we will examine the barriers that inhibit us from fully implementing a youth engagement approach in our daily practice. CYCs have the responsibility to navigate through these barriers.
Camille Bautista is a current high school student and Ryerson bound hopeful with a particular passion concerning the complexities surrounding philosophical conundrums. She aspires to become a lawyer in the hopes of lending her voice and determination to advocate for the rights of either the environment’s protection or refugee crises.
Charles Jackson is a current student of Fleming College in the Academic Upgrading program, who will be attending Fleming in the fall for the Personal Support Worker Program. Charles hopes to work with the disabled and elderly community, in order to help them remember their humanity and special place in our society.
Joe Blake, BA CYC is currently enrolled in the MA CYC program and has been working in the field of CYC for seven years. Joe’s interests in the field particularly lie in the areas of the youth justice system, restorative practices, social justice, Indigenous practices and youth advocacy.
Amanda Mayhew, BA CYC, MA CYC candidate, is a dynamic CYC practitioner who has been in the field for 8 years. Her expertise is in residential care, where she has been a leader in relational and strength-based approaches. Amanda is well versed in the research on children’s rights and youth engagement. Her passion is advocating for young people to be included in all decisions that impact their lives.
Christopher Tone, BA CYC, MA CYC candidate, has practiced in the CYC field in varying capacities for approximately twelve years. The bulk of his experience lies in school based and residential care for young people who have been dually diagnosed and/or have ASD. Christopher is keenly interested in exploring issues surrounding street involved youth, and the application of children’s rights in Canada and in international contexts
Wednesday Jun 28, 2017
Wednesday Jun 28, 2017
In early June 2017, the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care had their conference in Toronto. Over the course of the summer we will be uploading several different presentations and talks from this conference.
We are starting with presentations from Educators Day, which happened the day before the regular conference. Rather than having teachers speaking to teachers, this year we had students and system-involved young people present to educators. We called the day, Learning from the Educated. These two short presentations are Sunbal and Aisha Mohammad. They spoke about being Muslim students, their decision to start wearing a hijab while in the program, and facing white privilege as religious and racialized students.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
OACYC Educators Day 2017: A presentation by Shyanne Nichols
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
In early June 2017, the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care had their conference in Toronto. Over the course of the summer we will be uploading several different presentations and talks from this conference.
We are starting with presentations from Educators Day, which happened the day before the regular conference. Rather than having teachers speaking to teachers, this year we had students and system-involved young people present to educators. We called the day, Learning from the Educated. This presentation is from Shyanne Nichols. Shyanne spoke about being a student who started her degree in Child and Youth Care while in the child welfare system, and her experiences transitioning out of care while in the program.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
Feeling Uncomfortable and Challenging Ourselves: Using an Anti-Oppression Framework.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
Friday May 12, 2017
Just Keep Swimming: Children and Youth Mental Health
Friday May 12, 2017
Friday May 12, 2017
Wednesday Apr 12, 2017
Looking beyond the label: Youth Mental Health
Wednesday Apr 12, 2017
Wednesday Apr 12, 2017
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
A Conversation About Refugees
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
On this episode of Your Right to Speak, we end our Immigration and Refugees series with Pierre-Andre, a law student from York University. Pierre-Andre explains what the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program is and the importance of it. There is then a conversation of what the difference is between private sponsored and government-assisted refugees, as well as some of the challenges with the private sponsorship program. Let’s raise awareness together!
If you are a child or youth that would like to be on the show or have a topic that you think we should discuss, please email Salvatore and Jenn at yourrighttospeak@gmail.com
Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
A conversation about refugees with Dr. Dagmar Soennecken
Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
Wednesday Jan 11, 2017
Perspective of the Israel and Palestine conflict
Wednesday Jan 11, 2017
Wednesday Jan 11, 2017
Wednesday Dec 14, 2016
Your Right To Speak: 2016 Year In Review
Wednesday Dec 14, 2016
Wednesday Dec 14, 2016
Wednesday Nov 09, 2016
Sexual Abuse: Peer Support at The Gatehouse
Wednesday Nov 09, 2016
Wednesday Nov 09, 2016
On this episode of Your Right to Speak Salvatore and Jenn continue on the topic of sexual abuse. The guest Stewart is a volunteer at an agency called The Gatehouse. Stewart talks about his experience as being sexual abuse as a child and the peer support program that is offered at The Gatehouse that are free. The focus is that people are coming into The Gatehouse to heal. There is talk about the unique atmosphere create in The Gatehouse. For example how a child and adult is given a teddy bear when they come into The Gatehouse. There is also talk how there needs to be more services for man who are sexually abused. Stewart talks about the stigma of how people who are sexually abuse are often thought of as being sexual offenders.
If you are a child or youth that would like to be on the show or if you have a topic that you think we should talk about please email Salvatore at yourrighttospeak@gmail.com
To hear Stewart radio show please go to:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/personaltransformation
The Gatehouse website: http://thegatehouse.org/
The Gatehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGatehouseChildAbuseInvestigationSupportSite/?__mref=message_bubble
The Gatehouse Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/TheGatehouseChildAbuseInvestigationSupportSite/?__mref=message_bubble
Wednesday Aug 10, 2016
A Talk With Ontario Autism Coalition
Wednesday Aug 10, 2016
Wednesday Aug 10, 2016
On this episode of Your Right to Speak we introduce Jenn as the new co-host. We talk with Laura and Bruce who are member of an Organization called Ontario Autism Coalition. Laura and Bruce talk about the recent IBI age cut off and how there fought for change. The conversation then turns to gaps within the education system and how teachers could better work with student with disabilities.
Ontario Autism Coalition website: http://ontarioautismcoalition.com/
Ontario Autism Coalition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4179793644/
If you are a child or youth that would like to be on the show or if you have a topic that you think we should talk about please email Salvatore at yourrighttospeak@gmail.com
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
A look within the LGBTQ Community: One Persons Opinion
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
On this episode, we talk with Joey who is the lead of digital media for Pride Toronto. Joey talks about how he feels society more accepting towards the LGBTQ+ community however, there are some challenges.
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016
Adult Allies in Youth Justice Movements with Dr. Hava Gordon
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016