Today, we hosted a Community Eye Clinic in partnership with the University of Waterloo's University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science, UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science! 👓 We’re unlocking potential and clearing the view — so our youth can SEE how FAR they can go. 🚀💡 #YAAACE #SummerInstitute

🚨 You're Invited! 🚨 Empowering Families: Navigating the System Together A powerful evening of empowerment and community — hosted by #YAAACE. Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM 🕕 Event Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: BGC Jane and Finch

🚀 First field trip of the summer = JUMP JUMP! Last Friday, our YAAACE Summer Institute and High Performance Camp kids took over Skyzone — and the energy was off the charts! From flips to 360’s, this was a well-earned break and a perfect start to summer memories. 🧗🏾‍♀️💥 🎥 Pree

Through our partnership with Queen's University and the Black Youth in STEM program, this week our students took part in hands-on robotics and coding workshops. 🤖💻 At YAAACE, we prioritize experiential learning as a powerful tool to unlock potential, build confidence, and develop the

⚽ Big news! Our amazing partners at Engage416 | Gang Prevention — who’ve been supporting our community through the Robotics Program at YAAACE for the past 2 years — are now offering a FREE Indoor Soccer Program for youth ages 8–12! 📅 August 23 – September 27 📍 4995 Keele St, North York 📩

🌲 Last week, YAAACE took over Treetop Trekking — and they LITERALLY learned the ropes! 🧗🏾‍♀️💪🏾 At the YAAACE Summer Institute, our Friday trips are all about: ✅ Experiential learning ✅ Mastering new skills ✅ Building confidence Another week, another adventure! 🚀 #YAAACE

Yesterday, YAAACE had the honour of welcoming Member of Provincial Parliament Jess Dixon (Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education) for a special visit and a powerful announcement: YAAACE has been awarded funding from the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and

🚨 You're invited! 🚨 Get ready for a one-day Youth Hackathon — an exciting virtual event presented by TD (Canada) where you'll explore AI, learn from industry professionals, and discover incredible career pathways in tech. 📅 Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM –

This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re reflecting on the 2025 National Day Against Gun Violence. On Friday June 6, YAAACE joined communities and organizations across Canada hosting events advocating for the safety of our children and youth. 🇨🇦 Our focus was clear: the urgent need for

At YAAACE, education goes beyond academics — we teach our youth how to navigate life. 🚀 Through our Smart Thinking, Smart Choices class at this year’s Summer Institute, our students are building the emotional intelligence and decision-making skills needed to succeed in

🔎 How YAAACE Is Reimagining Summer as a Season of Black Joy, Learning, and Liberation: In a powerful and timely article published in The Conversation, Dr. Ardavan Eizadirad (he/him) - Manager of Research, Evaluation, and Knowledge Mobilization at YAAACE - explores how accessible, high-quality,

💬 In collaboration with United for Literacy — and in alignment with Canada’s Black Justice Strategy — we’re proud to work on What I Wish I Knew, a powerful new program designed to amplify the voices and lived experiences of racialized inmates. 📖 Read the full article here:

🎢 Last Friday, YAAACE Summer Institute took over Canada’s Wonderland! 💬 We interviewed our campers, and for many, it was “the BEST day of their LIVES!” We’re proud to create moments where fun meets friendship, memories are made, and our kids get a well-deserved break before

📊 According to the latest statistics from the Corrections and Conditional Release Statistical Overview – 2023 Annual Report: ⚖️ Overrepresentation is real. Black and Indigenous people remain disproportionately affected by Canada’s justice system. In 2022–2023, Black Canadians

💬 How do I apply to post-secondary? What are university courses really like? What career opportunities exist on campus? These are the questions many secondary students face — and at YAAACE, we’re committed to supporting youth through direct exposure and experiential learning.

Through our strategic partnership with @protexxacyber and Cybernations, YAAACE youth took part in a series of dynamic cybersecurity workshops during this year’s Summer Institute. 💻🔐 In an era where the digital world — and particularly social media — can have both powerful and