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MONDAY ANNOUNCEMENT We’ve extended the deadline to register for the 2021 Virtual ViaYOUTH Summit to May 17th as the dates have changed for the event to May 28th-30th. We feel that this date better accommodates youth. Our theme is RESILIENCE. The COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly challenging for many youth across Canada. We consulted youth across Canada by hosting focus groups to best determine what youth may need during these challenging times. From that we were abl...e to shape the summit to reflect youth voices and our stellar youth leadership team has developed the program through our YDD approach (Youth Driven Development): For YOUTH; By YOUTH! We hope you’ll join us for a weekend full of inspiration, motivation, connection and community. Registration is only $99.00 and each delegate will receive a special EXPERIENCE box mailed to their doorstep! Stay tuned for special updates on our list of speakers, content and a very special guest that will be joining us at summit! Tag a friend who you feel would be interested in joining us! Register below : https://motivatecanada.zohobackstage.com/2021ViaYOUTHSummit

Today is Day 2 of the 2021 ViaYOUTH Summit ! We will be joined by Timothy Spokes for our first workshop focusing on COMMUNITY & CONNECTION Learn more about Timothy below Timothy Spokes is an entrepreneur, content creator, author and speaker here to make a difference in the world. His motto is I provide value to those who do not think they are valuable. He strives to leave a positive impact to whoever he encounters. He has spoken at several schools, motivating the you...th to chase their dreams. #Community #Connection #Motivation #MotivateCanada #2021ViaYOUTHSummit

Tonight is the start of our first virtual ViaYOUTH Summit! We will be joined by youth leaders from across the country! We are also welcoming many guest speakers over the weekend including Elder Verna McGregor: Elder Verna McGregor is from the Algonquin Community of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, which is approximately 120 kilometres north of Ottawa. Ottawa is part of the Algonquin Nation’s traditional lands. Verna works at Minwaashin Lodge, the Aboriginal Women’s Support Cen...tre located in Ottawa. Services and resources provided by Minwaashin Lodge assist in the empowerment of Aboriginal Women leaving violence. Verna has remained firmly grounded in her community and nation by also being part of the group of traditional Grandmothers (Kokomisag) and Elders. This includes promoting the retention of the Algonquin language and culture, which is so important when addressing issues and connection to the land. We are excited to get started and kick off a motivating, inspiring weekend! #ViaYOUTH

We are very excited to be welcoming a special guest to join us this weekend for the 2021 Virtual ViaYOUTH Summit, Emma Richard. Emma is an illustrator, graphic recorder, and creative facilitator based in London, Ontario, a place also known as Deshkan Ziibi, or Antler River. She connects 'her analytic engineer with [her] seven year-old artist to listen, intuit, and make sense of people’s ideas, and translate them into visual piece.' Using 'graphic recording' she will be cr...eating a visual and artistic representation of our ViaYOUTH summit as she works behind the scenes to listen, observe and create. "Graphic recording is the capturing, synthesizing, and translating of complex ideas into easy-to-understand visuals in real time. It allows participants to literally see what they’re talking about. This can help groups to understand and recall their conversations in a deeper way, integrate the content of their discussions within a broad context, and spot the valuable insights they hold as a collective. The completed visuals can also serve as powerful tools to mobilize knowledge, and to enter into a reflective process after a session has taken place." We are so excited to meet Emma and be a part of her creative work. To learn more about Emma and take a peek at the work she does, visit her website: https://zcu.io/SXrS

MONDAY ANNOUNCEMENT We’ve extended the deadline to register for the 2021 Virtual ViaYOUTH Summit to May 17th as the dates have changed for the event to May 28th-30th. We feel that this date better accommodates youth. Our theme is RESILIENCE. The COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly challenging for many youth across Canada. We consulted youth across Canada by hosting focus groups to best determine what youth may need during these challenging times. From that we were abl...e to shape the summit to reflect youth voices and our stellar youth leadership team has developed the program through our YDD approach (Youth Driven Development): For YOUTH; By YOUTH! We hope you’ll join us for a weekend full of inspiration, motivation, connection and community. Registration is only $99.00 and each delegate will receive a special EXPERIENCE box mailed to their doorstep! Stay tuned for special updates on our list of speakers, content and a very special guest that will be joining us at summit! Tag a friend who you feel would be interested in joining us! Register below : https://motivatecanada.zohobackstage.com/2021ViaYOUTHSummit

The 2021 Virtual ViaYOUTH Summit kicks off this Friday at 6:00PM EST! We will be joined by many inspiring speakers and leaders from across the country. To start us off our friend Corey Robinson will be joining us as our KEYNOTE speaker! Learn more about Corey below: "Corey passionately believes our world can exist in a 0% of separation. For the past 20 years, he has passionately sought out ways to connect with others through sport & community with the forefront belief that ...effective communication, relationship building & a service heart is the key to a successful life. He has an extensive background working along side troubled youth in a secure treatment facilities and inner city outreach and has used his experience in this setting to develop methods of connecting with others through relationships. Corey, is also former National Team Wrestler & coach for Canada's national Team. He has supported Motivate Canada's flag ship program for many years as the head speakers trainer along side 100s of Olympic level athletes through motivate Canada's flag ship youth empowerment program (Esteem Team). The focus is to support them in helping to shape their stories in order to improve their own connections to our communities youth across Canada." Follow Corey on instagram @coachrobinson1 and his bulldog Chester on Tik Tok at @chestertonbulldog !

Today is the last day to register for the 2021 ViaYOUTH Summit taking place next weekend May 28th-30th! This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded youth from across the country, network, share your experiences and stories as well as learn from a great lineup of speakers and special guests. If you're searching for connection, community and inspiration, we've got you covered. ... Registration fee is only $99.00. Register today to guarantee your spot and to receive your special edition experience box in the mail! Link to register: https://motivatecanada.zohobackstage.com/2021ViaYOUTHSummit'.

Have you checked out the workshop topics on our summit registration page?! If not, we thought we would share! Our virtual summit is packed with great speakers, and topics this year to help YOUth create a toolbox of knowledge and support as we face challenging and unprecedented times. Workshop 1 - focuses on COMMUNITY: We are joined by motivational speaker Timothy Spokes to discuss the importance of cultivating community and how to stay connected. Workshop 2 - focuses on PER...SONAL WELLNESS: We are joined by Manuela McDonough from The JED Foundation to discuss the importance of taking care of our mental health. Workshop 3: focuses on VIRTUAL SPACES: We are joined by Kirsti Mason from the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic, Christine Camozzi from the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario and Lexi Marton from RBC Training Ground. Workshop 4: focuses on INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES ON WELL-BEING: We are joined by Chelsey Luger & Thosh Collins from Well For Culture. Stay tuned tomorrow as we announce our special guest who will be leading us through an interactive and traditional form of exercise on Day 1.

Alumni Gabriela Estrada , the program director for Fast and Female, and Chandra Crawford joined Tara Slone on Top of Her Game to discuss how they’re working towards keeping girls active in sports through their Fast and Female charity program. Congrats Gabby! We’re so proud of you #MotivateCanadaAlumni

Hey you ... We just wanted to remind you that you are AMAZING. We know times are tough right now, you may be facing something challenging in your personal life, the weight of the pandemic may be hitting you harder today, but please remember how special you are. ... You ARE amazing. You ARE loved. You ARE worthy. Your life matters. Now don't forget to tell yourself that "I am two of the most powerful words; for what you put after them shapes your reality." Tag a friend who you want to remind...

Have you checked out the workshop topics on our summit registration page?! If not, we thought we would share! Our virtual summit is packed with great speakers, and topics this year to help YOUth create a toolbox of knowledge and support as we face challenging and unprecedented times. Workshop 1 - focuses on COMMUNITY: We are joined by motivational speaker Timothy Spokes to discuss the importance of cultivating community and how to stay connected. Workshop 2 - focuses on PER...SONAL WELLNESS: We are joined by Manuela McDonough from The JED Foundation to discuss the importance of taking care of our mental health. Workshop 3: focuses on VIRTUAL SPACES: We are joined by Kirsti Mason from the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic, Christine Camozzi from the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario and Lexi Marton from RBC Training Ground. Workshop 4: focuses on INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES ON WELL-BEING: We are joined by Chelsey Luger & Thosh Collins from Well For Culture. Stay tuned tomorrow as we announce our special guest who will be leading us through an interactive and traditional form of exercise on Day 1.

Join us for our annual ViaYOUTH Summit!! This year we've gone VIRTUAL as we are not able to gather in person. To register or share with a youth that may be interested check out the link below:... https://motivatecanada.zohobackstage.com/2021ViaYOUTHSummit See more

This week is #MentalHealthAwareness Week. According to a new National survey 77% of Canadians are feeling difficult negative emotions due to the pandemic - CMHA National / ACSM National. How are you feeling? Chances are you may fit into that percentage too. That’s nothing to be ashamed of though. As the saying goes it’s okay to not be okay. But how can you support yourself when you’re feeling this way? ... Our social media coordinator Meaghan Marton @meaghanmariie offers a tip for you today in our new series #MovementandMental Health with Motivate. Head out for a walk today if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just ten minutes outside with your favourite music can do wonders #MentalHealth #Walk #MentalHealthAndMovement #Exercise #Nature #GetReal

SPECIAL THROWBACK THURSDAY ATTENTION ACTIVATE 2015 ALUMNI It's been 6 years since we all gathered in Ottawa in May 2015. We welcomed 50 youth from across Canada to take part in an inspiring and motivating youth leadership event, developed and facilitated by our youth leadership team. Since then, we know many of our alumni have gone on to do some pretty amazing things. Many of you have kept in touch over the years and that makes us so happy!... To celebrate the 6th year reunion since we all gathered together we are hosting a ZOOM Reunion call on Wednesday May 5th with ACTIVATE Alumni and now staff member Meaghan Marton! If you are one of the ACTIVATE alumni (delegate or leadership team) please reach out to Meaghan at [email protected] for more details and for the link to the call! Tag a friend who you'd love to see again

According to PCMA, 79% of event planners are going virtual. PCMA is the world’s largest, most respected and most recognized network of business events strategists. COVID-19 has surely changed the way we work, socialize and do business as well as plan events in 2020.. Many organizations and businesses are adopting a virtual model to ensure they can continue carrying forward with their mission and vision to create change and host conventions, seminars, summits and events. ...How do you feel about virtual events? Given the climate of the world right now, virtual events are important and vital so adapting to this model is crucial. What do you love about virtual events? What do you miss the most about in person experiences? We'd love to hear your feedback! How have YOU had to adapt in 2020?!

Many of you may know today as only the 30th of September, but across Canada this day also signifies something more. Many Canadians have come to associate September 30th with "Orange Shirt Day." A day to remember, honour and support indigenous children who were sent to residential schools. Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake in 2013 and has since spread across Canada. It is a day we as Canadians are called upon to listen, learn and to support the Indigenous people of Cana...da and to recognize the significant harm that residential schools have caused across generations. "The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on. The date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year. It is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. " We hope you will consider wearing an orange shirt today to honour the survivors and the lives lost Learn more: https://zcu.io/SX92

We love this message from alumni @briimacpherson who runs a program in Windsor, Ontario #YQG called @bloommentorship #Repost @bloommentorship with @make_repost ... Adult Rule #1: play when you can & where you can. Adults stop playing and it makes me sad. When did adult living = boring?? I have dedicated my life to keeping the boring out. That means spontaneous hopscotch and jumping in puddles I've dedicated my life to recess... or a Bree-cess if you will Sooooo ya that's the hint to what's up and coming. #Breecess and making life fun stay tuned #yqg #fun #adultliving #makelifebeautiful #befun #spontaneous #yqgbusinessowners #bloom #breecess #hopscotch #beakidagain #bossbabe #funfitness #beinganadultsucks #ontario #physed #play #MotivateCanada #Motivate #Alumni See more

All emotions are important and valuable, but ensure to work through the negative emotions to find a solution. #MotivateCanada #Happiness #Emotions #Growth

Motivate Canada creates lasting connections between youth from across the country! Thanks to technology our connections continue long after our events are over! STAY CONNECTED BE INSPIRED GET MOTIVATED ... #MotivateCanada #VIAYouth

Today is the last day of the GEN7 Webinar Series Wisdom & Courage. We hope each of you who have joined us the past 8 weeks have gained something valuable. Today we are joined by RBC Representative Sadhvi Sehgal, who will be guiding us through a financial literacy workshop. Learn more about Sadhvi below: Sadhvi Sehgal graduated from University of Guelph with a Bachelor’s in Commerce where she made the Dean’s Honours List from 2008-2013. She has over five years experience work...ing with Royal Bank and is currently an account manager in Ottawa, Ontario. In her role, Sadhvi builds customer relationships, develops a deep understanding of the client base, and takes a genuine interest in solving their problems using all available resources and product knowledge. Sadhvi has kindly volunteered to offer her expertise to facilitate an introductory financial literacy workshop. There is still time to join us by registering with the link below: https://zcu.io/jLhx