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• Daily talking circles that promote discussion of personal and social issues • Digital Arts: graphic arts and music creation • Informal counselling • Breakfast, lunch, and supper • Popular Theatre workshops and presentations exploring personal and social issues • Regular visits by the public health nurses resulted in youth being provided with information, vaccinations, and referrals. • Non violent resolution of conflict • Role playing exercises offered on a regular basis • Action plans and Career planning • Housing and financial referrals are made on an ongoing basis. • Circles with our Cree Elder • Addictions circles and counselling • Capacity Building through leadership opportunities • Aboriginal cultural activities and presentations Youth respond to crisis in increasingly more constructive ways 63% Youth display improved conflict resolution skills 72% Youth have increased respect for self and others 76% Youth have increased awareness of public health issues 71% Youth have increased ability to analyze personal and social issues 67% Youth have increased ability to articulate personal and social issues 67% Youth are introduced to technology that was previously unavailable to them 85% Youth are able to complete projects using digital images and the new media for personal and in some cases social analysis 78% In daily circles youth become actively involved in decision making 69% Youth develop an awareness of their social situation and work to change it 71% Youth display increased stability in their lives 63% Youth begin to act cooperatively in Inner City programs and in relations with their peers 78% Youth become interested in and pursue opportunities in education and career planning 71% OVER THE YEAR YOUTH WERE ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: THE PROGRAMMING ABOVE RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES: When discussing the results of a recent national survey of youth programming and how it aligned with ICYDA programming researchers stated "we didn't find another gem like this one" in all of our research. OUTCOME MEASURE IN THE PAST YEAR: • Youth accessed, with the support of our youth support workers, emergency supports, assistance in obtaining identification documents, groceries, and transportation. • Youth were encouraged to take leadership roles and act as facilitators in group activities whenever possible • Several youth worked with community artists and professionals to create works that helped develop their skills and built capacities that allowed them to lead arts based activities throughout the year. • The Edmonton Oilers hockey team catered a Christmas Dinner for the youth, interacted with them throughout the afternoon and gave each youth a $50 gift card for Christmas. Helping Youth Help Themselves ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016 The Year in Review 7

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