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July Update

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“There is nothing left to worry about,

the sun and her flowers are here.”


– Rupi Kaur

Hub Monthly Spotlight

A message for the summer from the HUB Community Learning Manager.

Alison Burkett

Manager, HUB

Welcome summer! Long days, warm evenings, picnics and parks, what isn’t there to love about this bountiful season? I hope this summer leaves you feeling rested and replenished. We’ve put together a few resources we hope will help fill your cup and we look forward to sharing a handful of new modules come September to reinvigorate your practice with youth.

See you in September,

Alison

Upcoming Training

The Art of Money

Featuring guest speaker, Bari Tessler Linden M.A., Financial Therapist and author of the acclaimed book, The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness, this free webinar will guide us through an integrative 3-phase methodology: Money Healing, Money Practices, and Money Maps.  Register »

Live Training: HUB Orientation

New to HUB or need a boost? Join us in person for a full-day orientation to the HUB platform. RSVP Here »

Webinar: Cannabis 101

Featuring internal expert Alexis Vegh, this webinar recording discusses cannabis as a substance, reviews research relating to youth perceptions about / usage of cannabis across Canada, and shares best practices around conversing with youth about cannabis in the new, regulated landscape.  Watch the Recording »

HUB News

HUB TD Corporate Sponsorship

HUB would like to extend a warm thank you to our friends and supporters at TD Foundation for their contribution to the HUB Financial Literacy modules for young adults. If you work with clients over the age of 18 who would benefit from learning about budgeting, savings, taxes and more, join our pilot program! HUB is testing 4 financial literacy modules for young adults this September.

Learn more »

September: Financial Literacy

In September HUB will be releasing three new Financial Literacy modules for youth, ages 12-18. The modules are: 1) Money and Me, 2) Earning Money, and 3) Spending Money Thoughtfully. Get ready to explore the new content, engaging graphics, current research and take-home resources.

Watch the trailer »

November: Mindfulness

Coming this November, HUB will be sharing new Mindfulness modules: 1) What is Mindfulness and Stress Resilience?, 2) Taking in the Awesome, and 3) Coming to Our Sense. HUB is excited to share tools to cultivate wellbeing.

Watch the trailer »

Helpful Resources

TD Summer Reading Club Co-created and delivered by over 2,200 public libraries across Canada, this national bilingual program is developed by Toronto Public Library in partnership with Library and Archives Canada. Get Started »

Summer Book Recommendation: Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq Haunting, brooding, exhilarating, and tender all at once, Tagaq moves effortlessly between fiction and memoir, myth and reality, poetry and prose, and conjures a world and a heroine readers will never forget. Find a Copy »

Sun Safety Information Get information about the harmful effects of extreme heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, including skin cancer, as well as first aid tips for sunburn and heat illness. Read the Facts »

Summer Travel Budgeting Tips Whether you’re jetting off to a European villa or going camping in a provincial park, here are tips to keep your vacations on budget this summer. Start Budgeting »

Canada Summer Jobs Information and services for young Canadians looking to develop their resume and work skills.Read more »

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June Update

Posted on by Mohamed Fouda

“The Government of Canada is proud to support the

Weed Out the Risk program, which will help to educate youth

about the risks of driving under the influence of cannabis.”

– The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health

Hub Monthly Spotlight

Alexis has worked on the Weed Out the Risk program since 2014.

Alexis Vegh

Weed Out The Risk

Alexis is known for her knack for connecting with youth and presenting from a harm

reduction, non-judgemental approach, leading to exceptional feedback from both professionals and youth about her ability to discuss emerging cannabis issues with young people.

Upcoming Training

Webinar: Cannabis 101

Featuring internal expert Alexis Vegh, this session will give an overview of cannabis as a substance, review research relating to youth perceptions about / usage of cannabis across Canada, and share best practices around conversing with youth about cannabis in the new, regulated landscape.  Register »

Live Training: HUB Orientation

New to HUB or need a boost? Join us in person for a full-day orientation to the HUB platform. RSVP Here »

HUB News

Weed Out The Risk: Now National

HUB is thrilled to share that our Weed Out The Risk Module now has national coverage, coast-to-coast. Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, Weed Out The Risk is a relevant, harm reduction program that educates youth on the risks associated with driving high or being a passenger in a high driver’s vehicle. WOTR is in collaboration with many valuable partners, including MADD Canada, CAMH, YMCA, Health Canada – Substance Use and Addiction Programs and more.

Learn more »

Weed Out The Risk / Pot Au volant: C’pas trippant

Weed Out The Risk / Pot Au volant: C’pas trippant is now available in English and French languages! Both English and French versions have been updated since legalization on October 18, 2018 to ensure program relevance, statistics and evidence is up to date.

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Coming Soon: New Gender Equality Programming

We’re excited to soon release a six-module Young Women’s Resilience and Self Awareness Program: Moving Toward Your Best Self. Designed for marginalized women between the ages of 14-18, this program covers a wide range of topics: emotions, self-esteem, healthy relationships, sexual health, nutrition, social media, and leadership. The curriculum has been completed. Learn more about the research here.

Learn more »

Helpful Resources

Is Cannabis safe to use? Facts for youth. Get key messages and information about the risks and health effects of cannabis use for youth aged 13–17. Read more »

Cannabis Talk Kit. Learn how to navigate through the new cannabis landscape and how to have an open dialogue with pre-teens and teens. Get the Kit »

Talking Pot with Youth This guide helps those who work with young people to have the right kind of conversations with them about cannabis: conversations that are safe, unbiased, informed and non-judgmental. Download Guide »

Marijuana: What’s Fact vs. Fiction. This infographic can help youth understand the difference between rumours and evidence about cannabis. See Infographic »

Harm reduction: An approach to reducing risky health behaviours in adolescents. The concept of harm reduction, when applied to substance abuse, accepts that a continuing level of drug use in society is inevitable, and defines objectives as reducing adverse consequences. Read more »

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