BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Toronto Youth Cabinet will be giving away over 1,500 books to the Toronto District School Board for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. This is in recognition of #WorldBookDay on April 23. We’re glad to collaborate with Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement on this!

This is part of a larger giveaway to Toronto schools with the target of providing 4K books to students across Toronto by the end of this yr. This large scale literacy initiative is intended to encourage reading for young children, by providing them with culturally relevant books.

We know the importance of reading and how representation in books can improve Black children’s literacy rates, and promote cultural competency in all children. Every child has the right to read and access books that mirror their experiences.

Youth Week is here again! From May 1 - 7, free youth events take over Toronto. From sports to cooking to dance and art, there are options across the city during this fun and exciting week. For a list of events and locations visit toronto.ca/youthweek #YouthRecTO #YouthWeekTO

Youth Week is here again! From May 1 - 7, free youth events will take over Toronto. From sports to cooking to dance and art, there’s something for everyone during this fun and exciting week. For a list of events and locations visit toronto.ca/youthweek #YouthRecTO #YouthWeekTO

It's that time of the year again! We are pleased to announce that the 9th annual #TONewcomerDay is taking place on May 25! Join us at @npstoronto as we welcome and celebrate newcomers to our city.

Applications are now open to join the TYC’s leadership team. Join the City of Toronto 🇨🇦 official youth advocacy body. Below are the available positions. For more information on each position and to apply, click the link below! s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/tycapplications Good luck to everyone !

Deadline EXTENDED! Are you a youth or elder who is an engaged member of Toronto’s Black communities? Join the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Partnership & Accountability Circle. Apply by June 13: toronto.ca/abr

Call out to youth performance artists! To celebrate Emancipation Month 2023, the City of Toronto invites talented youth artists to re-imagine the "Ode to the Black Liberation Flag"! Cash prizes for top three entries! To enter: ow.ly/8zG350Pb4bF #CABRTO #EmancipationMonth

Are you a writer, poet, rapper, singer? The City of Toronto invites youth artists to re-imagine Garvey's "Ode to the Black Liberation Flag" to celebrate Emancipation Month! Info session: TODAY, 1PM-2PM ow.ly/VQEn50PaEr8 #CABRTO #EmancipationMonth

August 1 is recognized as Emancipation Day across Canada. In Toronto, we recognize the entire month of Aug. as Emancipation Month. Join us on Aug. 1 at 12:30PM on the Podium Rooftop, City Hall for the Official Black Liberation Flag Raising ceremony. #EmancipationMonth #CABRTO

Join us on August 1 on the Podium Rooftop, City Hall at 12:30PM as we raise the Black Liberation Flag to acknowledge the legacies of slavery in Canada. We celebrate the rich contributions that people of African descent have made to our city and country. #EmancipationMonth #CABRTO

On Aug. 26, come celebrate #EmancipationMonth at the "Freedom Market", a pop-up market feat. 30+ Black-owned vendors, music, and family-friendly entertainment! Aug. 26, 11am - 6pm. Fort York Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd. Toronto History Museums Free tickets: ow.ly/OLK850PyJs2

🔔 The Pam McConnell Award for Young Women in Leadership is looking for changemakers to honour. 📝 Applications open December 20. Details: toronto.ca/city-governmen…

Applications for the Pam McConnell Award for Young Women in Leadership are now open. Pam McConnell was a tireless advocate for women’s rights and social justice in the City of Toronto. The Pam McConnell Award for Young Women in Leadership is open to young women ages 16 to 29

#ICYMI: Last week, we celebrated the recipients of this year’s Pam McConnell Award for Young Women in Leadership — given to young women who've exhibited exceptional leadership & demonstrated a commitment to social justice. Learn about the winners: toronto.ca/city-governmen…