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Y-TalkMar 31, 2022
Y-Talk Episode 4: Youth Poverty in Halifax
In this episode we talk with youth about what they identified as one of the biggest issues facing young people today: poverty and a lack of resources in their communities.
Statistics taken from the 2021 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia
https://policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/2021-report-card-child-and-family-poverty-nova-scotia
Y-Talk Episode 3: Trans Masculinity (part 1)
To commemorate the International Day of Trans Visibility, we start off a mini series exploring trans* experiences, issues, and perspectives. In this episode we take a look at trans masculinity with guest Jay Henderson of Newfoundland.
For more info and support try checking out
The Youth Project (support for youth around issues of sexuality and gender)
Trans Family Nova Scotia (peer support for youth and their guardians)
Or email us at youthprograms@YWCAHalifax.com for any questions or comments!
Y-Talk Episode 2: Body Image
Hosts Jill and Stephanie at YWCA Halifax discuss body image with input from 4 young people from the community in Halifax. We get into the details on body neutrality, what schools do to address body image, how to talk to your friends about body image and more!
Y-Talk Episode 1: Racism
We asked some of the youth we work with some tough questions about racism.
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Y-talk aims to tackle some of todays social issues from a youth perspective.