Youth Safe Space Canada

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!🥳

As we start 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible year we shared with our community! 🎉

In 2025, we continued to equip youth with the tools to build new skills, grow their confidence, and explore meaningful opportunities. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated supporters, mentors, partners, and participants.

We believe in a future where every young person has the resources and support they need to thrive. This year, we’re excited to continue creating opportunities, championing youth leadership, and building safe, empowering spaces where growth can flourish.

Here’s to another year of impact, collaboration, and transformation! 😄

Thank you for being a part of our journey empowering youth! Let’s rise even higher together in 2026!

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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄

This holiday season, we honour the strength, creativity, and resilience of the young people we serve. Your stories continue to inspire us to work toward a future where every youth has the support, skills, and safe spaces they need to thrive.

Thank you for being part of our journey this year!

Wishing you joy, peace, and meaningful moments this holiday season! ✨

Happy Holidays from all of us at YSS Canada! 🧡

12/19/2025

🎉 Celebrating a journey of wisdom and achievements🎉 What a journey and what a day!

Our September-December 2025 TECH Training Program wrapped with an incredible Closing Ceremony full of energy, inspiration, and youth-led success.
Thank you to the city councillor who is always with us, supporting these young talents, we are grateful 🙌

As previous cohorts, participants explored:
💻 Digital Literacy
☁️ Cloud Computing
🛡️ Cybersecurity
📈 Digital Marketing
📊 Data Analytics

What was new for this cohort? ✍️ Career Hackathon ✍️
In this module experienced professionals took us on the process to find and benefit from our IKIGAI!

IKIGAI?
As youth navigate their careers, we went through how it is important to prioritize what you love, what you are good at, what the World needs and what you can get paid for, this is your IKIGAI!

From learning new tools to presenting real-world projects, this cohort stepped up and showed out! 🚀

Thank you to .bsj for the employment support and services you continue to provide to our youth participant!
We are all excited to see some of our youth starting their careers strong and motivated! The sky is no longer the limit 🙌

is a youth-led, youth focused and youth serving organization! You can join the movement to not only contribute to your community but also to grow with like minded youth!

🙌 Thank you again to our amazing youth participants, facilitators, volunteers, guest speakers, and generous sponsors for making this experience and event unforgettable.

Our special thanks go to for supporting our program, trusting and investing in us 🙌

➡️ Interested in learning tech skills and joining a vibrant community?
Stay tuned 📢 Registration for the next cohort will be open soon!

Let’s keep building confidence, community, and career-ready tech skills together.

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12/12/2025

Just 1 day left until we celebrate our Fall 2025 TECH Training cohort! 🥳

Tomorrow, we gather to honour the hard work, resilience, and growth of our incredible participants. Over the past 12 weeks, this cohort has built new digital skills, gained confidence, and created meaningful connections. Now it’s time to recognize everything they’ve achieved!

Join us as we celebrate their journey! 🥳🎉

Here’s what’s happening tomorrow:
🎓 Certificate presentations
🎤 Inspiring guest speakers
🤝 Networking & community connections
🌟 Recognition of our cohort’s accomplishments

📅 Saturday, December 13th, 2025
🕒 1:30-4:00 PM
📍 Walter Baker Sports Centre, Room 205

If you haven't already, make sure to confirm your attendance!
📩 Questions? Reach out to us at: [email protected]

We’re so excited to celebrate with you tomorrow! 🎉
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12/10/2025

Just 3 days to go!

This Saturday, we’ll gather to celebrate our Fall 2025 TECH Training cohort and everything they’ve accomplished over the past 12 weeks. From mastering new digital tools to growing their confidence and building community, this group has shown dedication, resilience, and passion every step of the way.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

📅 Saturday, December 13th, 2025
🕒 1:30-4:00 PM
📍 Walter Baker Sports Centre, Room 205

✔️ Don’t forget to confirm your attendance!
📩 Questions? Reach out to us at: [email protected]

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12/08/2025

It’s official, we’re 6 days away from our Fall 2025 TECH Training Closing Ceremony! 🎉

After 12 weeks of learning, collaboration, and growth, we’re getting ready to celebrate the incredible achievements of our cohort. From mastering digital tools to building confidence and community, our participants have shown what’s possible when talent meets opportunity.

Join us for an afternoon of recognition, inspiration, and connection. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone together!

📅 Saturday, December 13th, 2025
🕒 1:30-4:00 PM
📍 Walter Baker Sports Centre, Room 205

✔️ Don’t forget to confirm your attendance!
📩 Questions? Reach out to us at: [email protected]

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12/05/2025

Fiona Hudson is a dedicated professional, driving initiatives that support marginalized youth, newcomers, and underrepresented communities. With strong expertise in program design, partnerships, and community engagement, she is dedicated to creating equitable opportunities and meaningful change.

Before joining YSS Canada, Hudson has contributed to the Social Planning Council of Ottawa in different capacities around strategizing and implementing programs that address key social issues such as poverty, housing, and education within the Ottawa community.

Please join us as we welcome Hudson to our community! We are looking forward to achieving more together, as we create a resourceful and safe space for young individuals to grow and flourish!

12/03/2025

🎉 The countdown to our TECH Training Closing Ceremony has officially begun! 🎉

On Saturday, December 13th, we’ll come together to celebrate the achievements, growth, and hard work of our Fall 2025 TECH Training cohort. From new digital skills to building confidence and community, this group has shown remarkable dedication. Now, it’s time to honour their journey!

What to expect:
🎓 Certificate presentations
🎤 Guest speakers
🤝 Networking & celebration
🌟 Recognizing the accomplishments of our cohort

Save the date!

📅 Saturday, December 13th, 2025
🕒 1:30–4:00 PM
📍 Walter Baker Sports Centre 100 MALVERN DR, NEPEAN, ON K2J 2G5 2ND FLOOR - ROOM 205

Remember to confirm your attendance!

📩 Questions? Reach out to us at: [email protected]
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We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone together!

11/27/2025

FREE WORKSHOP

Find Your Ikigai in Tech: Career Hackathon

A hands-on career clarity workshop for TECH participants, alumni — and a few open community spots!

✨ Discover your Ikigai — where passion meets purpose in tech
💻 Explore careers in Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics & Cloud Computing
🤖 Use AI tools like ChatGPT to boost your resume & LinkedIn
🧩 Join a mini Career Hackathon
🚀 Walk away with your personalized Tech Career Roadmap

📅 December 4, 2025
💻 Virtual Session through Zoom: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
🏫 Delivered by Hi-TECH Professional
👥 Open to YSS TECH Training participants, alumni + limited community spots

REGISTER NOW by sending an email to [email protected] - Limited Spots!

Join Youth Safe Space Canada, a dynamic community-driven force dedicated to empowering individuals aged 12 to 25. Together, we create a thriving community where every young person can blossom and thrive.

11/13/2025

🎉 Happy Anniversary, YSS Canada! 🎉

Today, November 13th, is an important day for us here at ! This month is always a time of reflection and action; as well as an opportunity to celebrate our journey, our community, and the incredible youth who make it all possible.

As a youth-led, youth-focused, and youth-serving organization, we believe we are better when we grow together.🧡

Today, we’re not just celebrating another year; we’re celebrating the impact we’ve made side by side with our community. From digital training and mentorship to outreach and empowerment, every milestone reminds us of our shared purpose.

Thank you especially to our generous supporters, mentors, volunteers, and partners for walking this path with us. Your support helps us continue equipping youth with the tools they need to thrive.🧡

Here’s to another year of creating opportunities, uplifting youth voices, and building a stronger, more inclusive community! 🙌

Want to learn more about our future programs and projects? Keep up to date with our plans to reach and support more youth through skill-building, mentorship, and community initiatives by:

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📩 Reaching out to us anytime at [email protected] to get involved or learn more.

11/11/2025

Honouring Service and Sacrifice | Remembrance Day 2025

Today, we pause to honour the brave individuals who served and sacrificed for the peace and freedom we cherish today.

Their courage reminds us of the strength found in unity, resilience, and hope.

We remember and we carry their legacy forward by working together for a more peaceful, inclusive, and compassionate future.