Access to Media Education Society (AMES)

Access to Media Education Society (AMES) Ames supports youth-led social change through media arts 🌱🎥✨

AMES (Access to Media Education Society) is a registered charity (est. 1996) dedicated to using the media arts to support youth-led community development, encourage peer-based expression and education and promote social change. Founded in 1996, AMES is built on a commitment to accessibility, diversity, and inclusivity, and dedicated to using digital media and artistic collaboration to engage margi

nalized youth in personally and socially transformative storytelling practices. Over the past 19 years AMES has designed 35 distinct community arts-based initiatives with, and for, over 750 Indigenous, newcomer, LGBTQ, of colour, and multi-barriered youth. AMES programs connect participants with professional artists and digital arts training, to create powerful, authentic stories that then help to foster critically-engaged dialogue in a range of public settings.


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06/16/2026

Last fall we put out a call for our ‘Ripple Leadership Lab’ Program, and 140 young changemakers applied!

Their responses to the questions were full visions of what the cultural sector could become.

We read closely. We synthesized. We found key threads that connected 140 different voices into 10 key recommendations to work toward a just and joyful sector

This is Part of a 10-part animation series — conceptualized by the Ripple cohort, and crafted by the incredibly talented Ryah King

Salish Harvest FeatureMiner's LettuceLatin: Claytonia perfoliataMiner’s Lettuce is a great fresh garnish or a citrusy fl...
06/12/2026

Salish Harvest Feature
Miner's Lettuce
Latin: Claytonia perfoliata

Miner’s Lettuce is a great fresh garnish or a citrusy flavour to salads.

To learn more recipes and harvesting Miner's Lettuce respectfully and responsibly, visit salishharvest.org/library/miners-lettuce

05/30/2026

Last fall we put out a call for our ‘Ripple Leadership Lab’ Program, and 140 young changemakers applied!

Their responses to the questions were full visions of what the cultural sector could become.

We read closely. We synthesized. We found key threads that connected 140 different voices into 10 key recommendations to work toward a just and joyful sector

This is Part 4 of a 10-part animation series — conceptualized by the Ripple cohort, and crafted by the incredibly talented Ryah King

🌿Salish Harvest Feature🍓Coastal StrawberrySENĆOŦEN: DIL¸EḰDiitiidʔaaʔtx̣: tuʔulqLatin: Fragaria chiloensisThe fruit of t...
05/29/2026

🌿Salish Harvest Feature
🍓Coastal Strawberry
SENĆOŦEN: DIL¸EḰ
Diitiidʔaaʔtx̣: tuʔulq
Latin: Fragaria chiloensis

The fruit of the wild strawberry is its true prize, being smaller and sweeter than commercial varieties and best enjoyed fresh, dried, or in baked goods. Additionally, the newly sprouted leaves are edible and frequently used to brew herbal teas or to help sweeten bitter medicines.

To learn more recipes and harvesting DIL¸EḰ respectfully and responsibly, visit salishharvest.org/library/coastal-strawberry

05/22/2026

Last fall we put out a call for our ‘Ripple Leadership Lab’ Program, and 140 young changemakers applied!

Their responses to the questions were full visions of what the cultural sector could become.

We read closely. We synthesized. We found key threads that connected 140 different voices into 10 key recommendations to work toward a just and joyful sector

This is Part 3 of a 10-part animation series — conceptualized by the Ripple cohort, and crafted by the incredibly talented Ryah King

We’re looking for young change makers to join our team!Join us this summer as a Video Producer or Educational Researcher...
05/19/2026

We’re looking for young change makers to join our team!

Join us this summer as a Video Producer or Educational Researcher and be part of storytelling that centres community, culture, and social impact.

If you’re passionate about art, technology, and social justice - and excited to create accessible, meaningful digital content, we want to hear from you.

Apply by sending an email to [email protected] with the following:
- Your resume or portfolio
- A video or written cover letter describing why you would be a good fit for this role
-This role open to youth aged 15 to 30 (inclusive) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected refugees.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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