YLAC

Young Leaders Advisory Council. We empower racialized young leaders to make an impact. #SMARTSTART19 #YLACmentality

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If you have not read the book yet, you should definitely get on that! @KitchLibrary & @OfAcb will be hosting, An Evening with @DesmondCole. His book, The Skin We're In, shines a light on the #injustices faced by many Black Canadians.

#BLM #Facebooklive

https://t.co/pxAym9gITd

[YLAC @weareylac]

Interested in #winning a $50 gift card? Grab some friends and sign up for the Hack-a-thon Online Event. @ogdlib is helping #teens work on their problem solving skills and solution building!

#ProblemSolving #SolutionBuilding #Hackathon #OnlineEvents

https://t.co/u3yJVovYdZ

[YLAC @weareylac]

Calling all #coding lovers, and anyone looking to try something new! If you are 12 years of age or older, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about #coding for #FREE!

#Students #OpportunityAlert #OnlineClasses #Success #TellAFriend

https://t.co/hmcZK6onpZ

[YLAC @weareylac]

#BlackLivesMatter is not a trend, but a movement. Below is a link to some petitions that still need to be signed.

#donate #signpetitions #educateyourselves #allyship

https://t.co/RxNbJMIP8O

[YLAC @weareylac]

Looking for some novels to read by Black authors? Check out stories from @SankofaBookstor , a black owned bookstore located in Ottawa. There are a variety of genrers to select from written by Black authors you probably have never heard of.

#NewReads #BLM

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[YLAC @weareylac]

@Cineplex is now offering #FREE movies to help folks better understand the struggles Black people face with regard to racism, prejudice & oppression. In order for change to happen we must educate oursleves on the issues around us.

#allyship #BLM

https://t.co/87vPIq7Z21

[YLAC @weareylac]

Make sure to RSVP for the Money Talks Two-Part Webinar Series. During these days Financial Advisor, Harprit Gill, will teach you how to better manage your #finances, build your credit, and so much more.

#GoalSetting #CreditBuilding #Entrepreneurship

https://t.co/gUhBAHAt87

[YLAC @weareylac]

Calling all #Blackyouth in Canada! @uoVTRaC is conducting a study on the mental health of Black youth in Canada. Help increase the studies on #BlackYouthMentalHealth and receive a gift card for taking the survey.

#Research #COVID19 #MentalHealthAwareness

https://t.co/rBQZ0ujp0s

[YLAC @weareylac]

Juneteenth is an annual celebration that signifies the day the last enslaved Black Americans heard of their freedom on June 19,1865. Juneteeth is also a reminder of the lasting social, political and economic impacts of slavery today.

#Juneteenth #BlackLivesMatter #Emancipation

[YLAC @weareylac]

Here is an unmixed tape to help get us all through these unpredictable times. By YLAC member: @htbsle

#TheHumanities #RunItUp #MusicForTheSoul #Htbsle #BlackExcellence #BlackArtist #Entreprenur

https://t.co/vtrT2XRCHM

[YLAC @weareylac]

Looking for a way to be productive during this pandemic? @Harvard University is offering FREE online courses! Click the link below to choose what course you would like to take.

#Harvard #FreeOnlineCourse #OppourtunityAlert #Dontmissout #TellAFriend

https://t.co/GkOejHWale

[YLAC @weareylac]

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating. Wishing you all a safe and joyful day, from your friends at YLAC!

#EidMubarak #Eid2020 #Happiness #Blessings #Love #Peace #Islam #EidAlFitr2020 🌙

[YLAC @weareylac]

The Canadian Emergency Student Bursary (CESB) applications are now open. This benefit will help students who are being affected by COVID-19. Click the link below for more details on how to apply and if you qualify!

#CESB #Students #COVID19 #Canada

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[YLAC @weareylac]

#FBF to this years 'Accept no limitation': Black History Month in the @SenateCA ! The theme for this year's celebration - Canadians of African Descent: Going forward, guided by the past.

#Senators #BlackExcellence #BreakfastWithLeaders #Learning #GameChangers #FutureLawmakers

[YLAC @weareylac]

Covid-19 Tips:
1. Know the difference betweem fake new and facts.
2. Do not spend all day reading/listening to the news as it can be overwhelming.
3. Stay home, unless you really have to leave the house.
4. Always practice good hygiene and wash your hands!

#reminders #Covid19

[YLAC @weareylac]

Here are 4 tips on how to spend your quarantine time:
1. read that book you never had time to finish;
2. try new recepies;
3. take this time to self-reflect and create a dream board; &
4.remember to take a walk and get

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[YLAC @weareylac]

Ramadan is a special month celebrated by Muslims around the world. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who is celebrating. Wishing you all a safe, happy, and blessed month!

#Ramadan #family #happiness #peace #Islam #blessings #RamadanMubarak

[YLAC @weareylac]

Looking to apply for EI, but don't understand how to? Associate Professor Jennifer Robson of @Carleton_U created a guide showing you some of the steps to take in order to apply for EI.

#EI #EmploymentInsurance #advice #CU

https://t.co/q85oXXARWF

[YLAC @weareylac]

@smartserve training will be free until the end of this month! Take advantage of this amazing opportunity and learn to serve smart!!!

#sharethenews #smartserve #freetraining #opportunity

https://t.co/b9OsmcDoI8

[YLAC @weareylac]

Are you living in #Ottawa and looking for a #summerjob? @DFSOttawa is hiring and looking to fill the following positions:

✅ Women's Program Coordinator
✅Public Relations & Communications Coordinator.

Check out their website to apply!!!

#GetPaid

https://t.co/HFhTptgNEA