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Some #WednesdayWisdom courtesy of our 2019 Success Planners from @thekarlynpercilcollection: “Don’t knit-pick your dreams & goals. Just go for it! Don’t get caught up on the idealism and perfection of it all. Just go for it, do it and grow in the process.” We are so grateful for the funding from @risingyouthtig that made sure each of our #SMARTSTART19 Delegates and Ambassadors went home with their very own @karlynpercil Success Planner! #differentisdope #ylacmentality #LeadersToday #RisingYouth #JeunesEnAction #sistertalk #mindset #goals #selflove #youthempowerment https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxffs1flaj-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sy1mkqz6s718

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CALL FOR ACB GRADUATES | APPEL AUX DIPLÔMÉS ACN It’s that time of year again! Are you a Class of 2019 Post-Secondary Graduate of African Descent? Have you completed an undergraduate or graduate degree, an accreditation, a college diploma, or a trades certificate? If so, we would like to celebrate YOU in this one a kind ceremony steeped in Afro-Caribbean traditions. REGISTER TODAY: {link in bio} *Graduate spots will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. #2019ACBGRAD #NCR #africandiaspora #blackdiaspora #blackinacademia (at National Capital Region (Canada)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIOVJzle3k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x8l3lonw0osn

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***OPPORTUNITY ALERT*** The first-ever Canada Youth Summit is coming to Ottawa on May 2-3, 2019, and today is the LAST DAY to secure your seat at the table! Make a submission to the @leaderstoday video challenge and share why you are #InspiredToServe and how it benefits your community. Get more deets here: https://www.canada.ca/en/youth/services/canada-youth-summit.html #ylacmentality #representationmatters #LeadersToday #CanadaServiceCorps #RisingYouth #JeunesenAction #dontsleeponthis (at Ottawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwaPraXF-Ht/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dt4qxbx27qm7

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History has been made! Congratulations @rawlson on winning the Rideau-Rockliffe By-Election and becoming Ottawa’s first-ever Black City Councillor! #félicitations #diversityisourstrength #ylacmentality #ottcity #ward13 #overbrook #rideau #rockliffe (at Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwUbm9wlLtN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tprdce3wnpi0

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When we talk community building, we’re talking pouring into others with no expectation of return. A HUGE shout out goes to the Solomon Family for their donation of 10 youth/student tickets to the #YLACSquad for the Ottawa premiere of the film HERO on April 25th! Thank you Mrs. Huldah Solomon, Resa Solomon @baccanalle, Tracey Solomon @misstrininyc, and Jean-Marc Solomon @trivansyia. Will you be one of the lucky 10? Stay tuned for all things @hero_film. Not a youth or student? We got you covered. Use the promo code “CTDHERO” when buying your ticket for a special treat! https://bit.ly/2D04Lns #herofilm #youthempowerment #takesavillage #ulriccross #givefreely #premiere (at Imagine Cinemas Ottawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwKSOhrlpLE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1je6lf6hfcnp

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#TBT to the Sankofa Drumming Circle for All Seven Generations - a powerful inter-generational exchange between elders and young people from the Indigenous and Black Community in Adawe (Ottawa). We explored the history and power of drums and story-telling in Indigenous and African, Caribbean, and Black Culture. Special thanks to Elders Terry McKay and June Girvan, as well as @a7g_official, @culturalartsstudio, @bsamcanada and Master-Drummer Eric Sarah for sharing their wisdom. #IndigenousCulture #firstpeoples #wisdom #africandiaspora #afrocaribbean #minethegap #ylacevents (at Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv1s08Hlat2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nadtrazj2u7d

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What would it take to make Ottawa a more youthful city? A more playful city? A more inventive city? More dynamic? More open? Connected? Curious? Let’s create spaces for Ottawa’s young leaders to tell us. Thank you @synapcity, @youth_ottawa and @ccmwnational for joining forces with us. We had a blast! #forusbyus #youthfulcitiesindex #wwit #ylacmentality #bethechange (at Ottawa City Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvkKGYFFXoE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i2kz1n1gx5re

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Hey YLAC #Squad! What are you up to this weekend? @weareylac will be at the 2019 @legacycanada conference in full force on March 29 & 30. Got your ticket? Don’t get caught slippin'! Visit www.legacycan.ca to reserve your spot today! P.S. DM us for a special promo code! #entrepreneurs #studentlife #youthempowerment #legacy #ylacmentality #leadersoftoday (at Infinity Convention Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bve2465FRuh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1syyqjojuw01o

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What Would It Take To Make Ottawa a Youthful City? Who knows!?!? 🤷🏾‍♀️ What is a youthful city? Imagine living in a city that is deeply connected and dynamic. Its citizens are open and curious, and work together across communities. The culture encourages creativity and the infrastructure is playful. It is a society where everyone feels that they belong. What we do know is that - A CITY IS ITS PEOPLE; so we want to hear from you! Join @weareylac, @synapcity, @youth_ottawa and @ccmwnational this Thursday, March 28 from 8:30 am - 11:30 am for an opportunity to discuss civic issues that are near and dear to our hearts. Registration is FREE but spaces are limited. Breakfast, coffee/tea is included. {link in bio} (at Ottawa City Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcWnx5FVhr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xd4qcs4uhz7t

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A MASSIVE thank you to all those who helped to make #SMARTSTART19 a success! This year’s theme - Digital Media in the Era of #FakeNews allowed our brilliant Delegates and Ambassadors to highlight their ideas for diversity and inclusion using the tools at their fingertips, and on their smartphones. This third #SMARTSTART installment was even more 🔥fire🔥 thanks to special guests @thierrylindor, @howshehustles, @braidsforaids, @cassandra.beauge, @kevinbunfiltered, @shifteragency, @hevve, @nouveauparadigme, @kwajamii, @jahkotamusic, @shiftermagazine, @sisi_thegreat, @oxumcreative, and so many more! Until our next #realtimerealitycheck, remember, #differentisdope! 🖤 ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 (at Ashbury College) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvZRbbTl9W3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7kxef1utjdwz

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In 4 days it all kicks off at #SMARTSTART19!!! This year's theme: Digital Media in the Era of #FakeNews. Stay tuned for our killer line up of speakers and performers! They 'gon have you wishing you got that SMART START application in! #realtimerealitycheck #démarrerdubonpied #ylacmentality (at Ottawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7jC1UFUbK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fh08e63p13rw

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#SMARTSTART19 is in 5 days, and 🎶rumour has it 🎶 that some NEW DELEGATE POSITIONS have been added! Are you age 13-18 and missed the February deadline? Well here's your second chance: https://smartstartsummit.weebly.com/ {link in bio} Deadline: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 11:59 pm #ylacwhynot #BHOttawa #getinvolved #ottcity #adele (at National Capital Region (Canada)) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu34WU4lUYI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=72awgwggmdhh

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#FBF to this Tuesday’s discussion with the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) in celebration of Black History Month. This year’s theme - Black Canadian Youth: Boundless, Rooted & Proud. Our Director of Community Engagement at YLAC had the opportunity to engage in a special discussion with Nathalie Laviades-Jodouin of the CSPS and @fabienne_colas, the President & Founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation. #GOC #publicservice #BHM2019 (at Canada School Of Public Service) https://www.instagram.com/p/BufW3p4FrSv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6m1v599smdpj

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About last week... Words cannot express how inspired we are by our Black Canadian Youth. They truly know no bounds as to what they can achieve; are rooted as the legacy-keepers of this next generation; and are unapologetically proud of their history. Black Canadian Youth: Boundless, Rooted & Proud #bhm2019 ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #mhn2019 (at Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuZIJ1IFTky/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6m7n78oobx3p

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Join @weareylac, @ymcaywca, and @ocisoyouth for a ground-breaking #BHM2019 event. Connecting the Dots - Black Canadian Youth: Boundless, Rooted & Proud. If you missed the SOLD OUT premiere of the Connecting the Dots Docu-Series, now is your chance! Get your ticket today! www.connectingthedotsbhm.eventbrite.ca {link in bio} #ylacevents #connectingthedotscan #unissonsnosactions #bhottawa #blackhistory #legacyworthpreserving #moishistoiredesnoirs (at Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6oJHdldvj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rvj0nar3a59u

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We know it’s a snow day for high school post-secondary students in the National Capital Region. And we know y’all are probably trying to sleep in; but #dontsleeponthis! Applications for #SMARTSTART19 are only open a little while longer, and you’ll want to lock down your spot! If you’re 13-24, apply today {link in bio}. https://smartstartsummit.weebly.com/ #ylacevents #ylacmentality #bhottawa #nationalcapitalregion (at Région de la capitale nationale (Canada)) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1d8YylmD0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o5o5ss26yun2

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Lest we forget. We salute you Lincoln M. Alexander. Not only this day, but all days when we enjoy the fruits of your many labours. #BlackCanadian #nationalday #nationaltreasure #letscelebrate (at Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs60mZaFEbW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14u29p4htxbrp