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Our mission is to develop young leaders into fearless changemakers. 1UPToronto Youth Conference on March 19!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1uptoronto-youth-conference-design-challenge-tickets-31916076845?aff=FB

Urban Minds was founded in 2016 by a trio passionate about shaping the next generation of urban changemakers. We combined our experience in architecture, urban planning, and design with our passion in youth education to encourage curiosity and exploration of innovative urban design.

03/11/2026

🎉 Want to add to your sticker collection?! 🎉

Here’s a closer look at our first one-of-a-kind prize from our 10-Year Anniversary Fundraiser! A limited edition sticker sheet designed by one of our Communications Coordinators, Aleena Shahid! 👏

Stay tuned because we’ll be revealing more of our limited edition prizes soon! And the more you raise, the more you win! Every dollars helps us achieve our mission to improve youth engagement in city building. 🌆 🤝

Our prizes:
🎁$25 One raffle entry to win a $25 Indigo e-gift card
🎁$50 Urban Minds 10Yr Sticker Sheet
🎁$100 Urban Minds 10Yr Tote Bag
🎁$250 One-of-a-kind City Print!
*Upper tier prizes come with all lower tier prizes as well!

🔗 Check out our fundraiser link in our bio to see how you can support Urban Minds, and share with your friends, family, and colleagues to spread the word! 📣

Thanks for powering the future of Urban Minds! 🧡

03/04/2026

🎉 Our 10-Year Fundraiser prizes are here! 🎉

The more you raise, the more you win! And every dollars helps us achieve our mission to improve youth engagement in city building. 🌆 🤝

🔸$25 One raffle entry to win a $25 Indigo e-gift card
🔸$50 Urban Minds 10Yr Sticker Sheet
🔸$100 Urban Minds 10Yr Tote Bag
🔸$250 One-of-a-kind City Print!
*Upper tier prizes come with all lower tier prizes as well!

Stay tuned as we reveal more details about our one-of-a-kind prizes! 🔎

🔗 Check out our fundraiser link in our bio to see how you can support Urban Minds, and share with your friends, family, and colleagues to spread the word! 📣

Thanks for powering the future of Urban Minds! 🧡

03/02/2026

Want to know about the next three years at Urban Minds? 🤔

Our Strategic Plan for 2026-2028 focuses on our plans to shift from equitable and sustainable development at a city-scale, to building inclusive communities of all shapes and sizes. With youth, for youth, by youth! 🤝🌆

To read more about the Urban Minds Strategic Plan for 2026-2028 and why we do what we do, click the link in our bio. 🧡🔗

02/28/2026

Urban Minds is recruiting! Help us amplify our mission to create meaningful ways for youth to shape equitable and sustainable communities!

We are looking for:

🔸One Fundraising Coordinator
🔸One Outreach Coordinator
🔸Two Event Coordinators

If you’re passionate about youth engagement in city building like us, a strong communicator, and an approachable and organized team player, then apply today!

🗓️Applications close March 6th @11:59PM!
🔗Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.
📣Share this opportunity with friends and colleagues who might be interested!

02/26/2026

Kicking off with our first blog post of the year, taking a closer look at the St. Lawrence North Market! 🧡 🔎

Vida Mirkovic, one of our Communications Leads in the interim, considers the North market, St. Lawrence complex, their history, and their operations to examine how Toronto’s youth can be better included in this iconic institution! 👩🏼‍🌾🛍️

Stay tuned for many more exciting blog posts coming in 2026! ⏱️

🔗You can find this blog post through the link in our bio!

02/23/2026

📣 Calling all volunteers! 📣

Spots are filling up! Don’t miss your chance to volunteer for our 10th 1UP Conference! 🤩

We are looking to fill a variety of roles. Whether you’d like to:
🤝 assist participants,
📸 capture the most memorable moments, or
🧩help facilitate the Design Jam,
we’ve got a role that fits your skills and interests!

If you’re interested in volunteering as a photographer or videographer, please apply as a general volunteer and state under ‘Special skills for photography and videography’ that you would like to volunteer for this role! 📸📹

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to find the 1UP Conference registration form.

This is more than just a day to volunteer, it’s your chance to connect with fellow urban planning enthusiasts and future city builders, grow your network, and learn how youth are shaping the future of our cities!

02/22/2026

📣 Calling all volunteers! 📣

Spots are filling up! Don’t miss your change to volunteer for our 10th 1UP Conference! 🤩

We are looking to fill a variety of roles. Whether you’d like to:
🤝 assist participants,
📸 capture the most memorable moments, or
🧩help facilitate the Design Jam,
we’ve got a role that fits your skills and interests!

If you’re interested in volunteering as a photographer or videographer, please apply as a general volunteer and state under ‘Special skills for photography and videography’ that you would like to volunteer for this role! 📸📹

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to find the 1UP Conference registration form.

This is more than just a day to volunteer, it’s your chance to connect with fellow urban planning enthusiasts and future city builders, grow your network, and learn how youth are shaping the future of our cities!

02/12/2026

Urban Minds is recruiting! Help us amplify our mission to create meaningful ways for youth to shape equitable and sustainable communities!

We are looking for:

🔸One Fundraising Coordinator
🔸One Outreach Coordinator
🔸Two Event Coordinators

If you’re passionate about youth engagement in city building like us, and you’re a strong communicator, and an approachable and organized team player, then apply today!

🗓️Applications close February 27th @11:59PM!
🔗Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.
📣Share this opportunity with friends and colleagues who might be interested!

01/21/2026

Have an exciting or interesting project you want to promote 🤔 Looking to engage with curious and motivated youth looking to learn all about city building?

Well we have just the thing for you 🥳 Our upcoming 1UP Conference, celebrating its 10th year anniversary, has some open slots for workshop sponsorship.

Fees include $500 for a 30 minute session 💰, $800 for a 30 minute keynote 💸, and $1,000 for a 60 minute session 💵 . A 30-minute consultation with our Urban Minds Workshop Coordinator is provided to all workshop sponsors to develop a concise and clear content plan and theme.

So don’t wait—sign up to sponsor a workshop via the link in our bio! But hurry—applications close on Friday, January 23rd!

01/20/2026

Join us at the Urban Futures Fair! ✨️

If you’re a university, college, non-profit, or industry firm, this is your opportunity to support and meet the next generation of city builders and future talent. 🏙

For only a $200 registration fee, you can promote your mission to over 200 motivated students on March 29th at Ontario's only city-building careers fair! 🏗 Nonprofits will receive a 50% discount.

Don’t wanna miss out? With a deadline of January 23rd fast approaching, don’t take another second to sign up! 🚨 Apply now via the link in our bio!

01/19/2026

📣 Calling all volunteers! 📣

Join us as we ramp up to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! 🤩 We’re excited to bring you a special edition of our 1UP Conference happening on March 28th and 29th!

We have many volunteer roles available, including:
🙌 general volunteer,
🎤 career panel speaker,
🧩 design jam facilitator, and
📋 pitch competition judge

Eager to apply? Check out the link in our bio and don’t forget to apply by January 23rd!

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http://urbanminds.co/

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