In the leadership program youth take roles of responsibility and gain skills like public speaking, conflict resolution, mentoring, confidence-building and teamwork to help with communication.

Leadership programs in the past have included the Stronger Together Project with YMCA Immigrant Services, ISANS, African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes, and Immigration Francophone, designing and leading an anti-racism educational event.

Below is a leadership project where YMCA Youth partnered with the Teachers Union to develop a resource on newcomer student experiences called What I Wish My Teacher Knew. Learn more here

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https://sites.google.com/view/what-i-wish-my-teacher-knew/home?authuser=0