Smart Waterloo Region Innovation Lab

📣 Calling all youth! Want to have some fun, make some friends - all while learning new skills? These groups are for you! Connect with others. Focus on your wellbeing. Explore our programs and find what fits you best! Learn more by visiting caminowellbeing.ca/links.

Did you know dyslexia may affect up to 20% of readers? At Region of Waterloo Library, we offer decodable books, c-pens, audio-enabled books and more to support readers on their journey! #ReadOctober Browse our collection: ow.ly/uc2450TB9BH

The new Every Child Matters bus was unveiled this morning at the walk hosted by @healing_seven. The bus features artwork by Judy Ross Mack, a Swampy Cree painter and digital artist from the Territory Weenusk First Nations.

TW: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24h National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419. September 30th recognizes both #OrangeShirtDay & #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation. We encourage everyone on Turtle Island to wear orange.

Are you a member of the rainbow community? Do you have a loved one who is? Here are the Fall OK2BME groups that we are offering this season! Learn more by visiting at caminowellbeing.ca/links. Register today via email groups@caminowellbeing.ca or call 519-743-6333.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30. It's a chance to reflect on how we can promote reconciliation as individuals and as a community. Join in the community events happening across #WatReg: rapwr.ca/community-even…

Join us as we explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activities and experiments. Breslau Branch on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Ayr Branch on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. St. Clements Branch on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Register: ow.ly/6oLP50TuCe7

.@SVPTeens_WR is using the funding we & @smartwatregion awarded them through the #YouthImpactProject to host YOUTH FUN FEST! Get ready for an action-packed day where teens are free to play! Register before Sept. 30: eventbrite.com/e/svp-teens-yo…

Today is the final day to join our Youth Advisory Group! If you know someone aged 14-25 who wants to have a voice in regional projects and engage with their community, share this opportunity with them ➡️ regionofwaterloo.ca/YAG Applications close TONIGHT at 11:45 pm

Today, we are proud to launch our 2024-2027 Youth Engagement Strategy. We developed the strategy based on internal youth-related data and actions from @CYPTWR's Youth Impact Survey. Learn more: wrps.info/3TzF84j

The Youth Impact Project is coming to life! 🎉 @LangsCommunity YTCYC is using the funding we gave them to host a free PD Day Indoor Soccer Tournament on Friday, November 1!⚽ Please register by contacting Derek at derekw@langs.org or 519-653-1470 ext 357.

After they received funding from our & @CYPTWR's Youth Impact Project, this group of youth from KYAC @CityKitchener created the "Sunset Market." Youth entrepreneurs sold products with the proceeds going towards @oneROOFYouth. 👏 Learn more: swril.ca/post/yip-spotl…

We're looking for new members to join our Youth Advisory Council! If you know a Youth who would like to have a say in regional projects and get involved in their community, share this info with them➡️bit.ly/3C82sNy. ❗️Applications close Sept 20, 11:45 pm

Today's Youth Impact Project showcase is all about "Voices 4 Youth"! This group of youth from @A4CWaterloo pitched this project to us and @CYPTWR and were awarded funding to make it a reality. Learn more about this project at childrenandyouthplanningtable.ca/yip-spotlight-…

We're featuring all the youth projects we and @CYPTWR awarded funding. Today's Youth Impact Project spotlight is "Empowering Newcomer Beauty & Aesthetics program." Learn more about this project on our website: swril.ca/post/yip-spotl…

Check out @RegionWaterloo's Around the Region article about Nurture youth-led gardens! Gardeners Jullian Moua, Sameeha Rahman and Chloe Cho speak about how they're learning to lead and grow with this program.🍃 aroundtheregion.ca/youth-learn-to…

A new Smart Waterloo Region newsletter is here! Read more about what we're up to and some exciting opportunities: mailchi.mp/regionofwaterl…

If you're a young person who wants to get involved with municipal decision-making, submit your application by September 20! 📢

We're so excited to be working on this project with you!✨

Happy start of the school year! Check out this mural that is part of our Community Canvas program. Learn more: swril.ca/community-canv…