Since February 14th, 2018, I have been engaged with the March For Our Lives movement. From sharing everything they were doing as young people finding their voice and platform to watching their interviews, reading their magazine articles to participating in my local March For Our Lives. I have been in awe of everything this movement […]
Recently, I got a reality check on the environmental impact I have when I buy clothes.
It’s fall here in Toronto and it’s starting to get cold. It’s time to put away shorts and tank tops and bring out the warm sweaters and jackets. My mom brings up the bins from the basement and we make the switch in our closets and drawers and while we do that, we make a […]
Dear Educators, From the Students You’ve Inspired
Dear Educators, I use the term “educators’ because I want to say something to everyone who works in our schools to make them safe, inclusive and welcoming. This letter is to our teachers and Principal for sure, but it is also for the caretakers, secretaries, superintendants, educational assistants, and volunteers. You probably do not hear […]
It’s not always sunshine and rainbows.
I love what I do and I firmly believe in the things that I stand for and the things that I stand up for. I believe my voice matters, and I have never been afraid to use it. I’ve had some incredible experiences and opportunities throughout my journey and have met some really awesome people. […]
Shine The Light On Mental Health
On September 4th, the first day of school for most students across Canada, next to a story with the title “Happy 1st Day of School!” was one with this headline: New report highlights ‘alarming’ state of Canadian kids’ well-being The report, Raising Canada, A Report on Children in Canada, Their Mental Health and Well-being, was […]
A Journey to the Greater Good
IIIIssue + Gift = Change. This formula is part of every change-maker’s journey, though not necessarily in that order. Some people are called to action through their passion for an issue or cause, while others recognize that they have skills and talents to contribute and search for an issue or cause to dedicate them to. […]
Recapping my IG Takeover for Jack.org on using social media for advocacy
Today, I hosted an IG Ask Me Anything! takeover for Jack Dot Org focusing on how to social media in your advocacy. Jack.org is an organization bringing together young leaders to address mental health across Canada and they are Canada’s only charity training and empowering young leaders to revolutionalize mental health. They do this through making Jack speakers […]
All you need for back to school is YOU. Straight talk on self care.
Summer is almost over and that means school is starting up again. SOON. Whether you’re going into Grade 6, Grade 12 or university, school can bring on stress and anxiety for students as the school work piles up. I’m going into Grade 10 and something that I am making a priority this year is self […]