Let's Sprout

This week on Glimmers, we meet Science Communicator, Ive. We dive deep into themes of belonging, values, and she recommends some amazing books that have helped shape her experiences.

"I've often felt like I belong in communities. I'm very extroverted, I love people. I always love being around people. And that's where I felt like I belong, it's been a challenge to feel belonging with myself, which sounds very deep. And I suppose it is. It's been challenging to feel confident in who I am, outside of others, because I am so excited about other people and communities. One thing that's been on my mind a lot lately is like belonging within myself, and like being true to myself." -Ive

Y'all, Ive takes out her note book and reads through her self reflection. We are HERE FOR IT.

📸: .mina

https://anchor.fm/lets-sprout/episodes/Glimmers-of-the-Beautiful-Self-e1i6b8v

In the Glimmers Podcast we asked Mo: Do you have any memories or moments you can recall where you met yourself? Where you just thought ‘Well, there I am or there's a new part of me.’

Mo described two beautiful moments:

🌊 “I had an underwater photography housing system so I could go underwater and play and learn how to take pictures and just have fun mostly. I would dive under the water and lay as far as I could, close to the sand and take a selfie of myself underwater.

I think one of my favorite things in the whole world that I've ever experienced, has been swimming to the bottom of the ocean where I am and turning around and looking up to the surface. It really kind of takes me out of my own body and to just be able to breathe and be underwater like that is transforming in and of itself.”

🖼 “About two years ago, My partner helped me shave off all of my hair. They took some portraits of me afterward. And looking at those pictures of myself made me really feel joy about seeing a photo of myself and coming into always transforming and moving around that space of my gender identity and expression.”

Photos by .emergingnow

Listen here: https://anchor.fm/lets-sprout

COMING SOON ✨03.24.22
Glimmers highlights the fleeting moments of our lived experiences. Join host Kelsey Brasil as she explores themes of self, connection, belonging, and transformation with some pretty rad people. Each week a guest will be brought on for an open free-flowing conversation.

Glimmers highlights 2SLGBTQ+ voices from across Atlantic Canada to increase representation and access to stories of 2SLGBTQ+ people for youth.

Artwork: Jessica Brasil
Supported by: Oxfam Canada
Podcast music: Jacob Lenethen
Podcast editing: Jacob Lenethen

Listen here: https://anchor.fm/lets-sprout

Registration to the Co-Creation | Ideation Space project is now open!

Calling all emerging youth creative changemakers!

If you are between the ages of 16-30, identify as a climate solution seeker and want to contribute to the development of YCL's first ever digital arts advocacy toolkit that will inspire and bring about social change, please join our Co-Creation | Ideation Space!

Join, be inspired and share your views throughout our weekly virtual sessions starting on March 17 up until April 07, 2022 - every Thursday at 6:30PM (EST)! The spaces will merge discussion of climate-related issues with co-creation & re-imagination of sustainable futures through the application of digital media art tools & techniques. The weekly sessions will work towards the collaborative creation of an environmental advocacy toolkit.

To register, please fill out the Google Form found at the link in our bio!

For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].

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Emel Tabaku’s artist-in-residency is part of the FUTURES/forward community-engaged arts mentorship program, funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, and Judith Marcuse Projects. FUTURES/forward is an initiative of the International Centre of Art for Social Change (ICASC) and Judith Marcuse Projects (JMP), an arts organization with a 40+ year history in Canada and abroad and a pioneer in the field of art for social change (ASC). Special thanks to Seanna Connell for her mentorship.

It's getting close!! Rainbow Reads is just around the corner!! 🌈🌈

We have 3 spots left for BIPOC youth! Register below!

Reminder of who Rainbow Reads is probably a good match for:
⭐you are between ages 14-16
⭐live in Mi'kma'ki / Atlantic Canada
⭐love reading & want to get cozy over with winter with free books & new friends!
⭐have a device you can use to connect with us virtually (ex: via zoom).
⭐are curious about exploring books by rainbow authors (2SLGBTQ+)

Rainbow Reads — Let's Sprout Feel like hanging out? We are hosting a queered book club called Rainbow Reads… how cute?! We will be reading two books together and connecting three times to share our thoughts, feelings, or to just connect! We are prioritizing 2SLGBTQIA+ youth who are BIPOC, from rural places, newcomers to Canad

Feel like hanging out? 🤗

We are hosting a virtual book club called Rainbow Reads 🌈 … how cute?!

We will be reading two books together over the winter, and connecting virtually to share our thoughts, feelings, or to just connect 📖

Register here: https://www.letssprout.org/current-programs/2021/11/15/rainbow-reads

This book club is for you if…

✨ you are between ages 14-16

✨ live in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador.

✨ love reading & want to get cozy over with winter with free books & new friends!

✨ have a device you can use to connect with us virtually (ex: via zoom).

✨ are curious about exploring books by rainbow authors (2SLGBTQ+)

*What would participating look like?*

💛 connecting a few times virtually from December to February to discuss the books or just have fun (games night?!). No pressure to come to everything, it’s like a choose your own adventure book club!

💛 receive free books via the mail & some goodies! (the whole thing is free!!)

💛 option to contribute to our upcoming podcast about 2SLGBTQ+ folks in Atlantic Canada.

Special shout out to Oxfam Canada for making this program possible!

Halifax Zero-Waste Business Earns B Corp Certification - Huddle The Tare Shop, which touts itself as being the first package-free bulk store in Nova Scotia, sells traditional foods like nuts, pastas, and dried beans, as well as products that are tougher to buy waste-free, like cleaners, shampoos, and peanut butter.

Are you 15-30? Want some $$ to help you do something nice / fun in your community!? Come hear more about TakingITGlobal grants!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/risingyouth-community-service-grants-ideation-and-grant-writing-workshop-tickets-167621639837?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

AND, After the workshop, we are offering project mentorship through our Creators in Action program!
https://www.letssprout.org/current-programs/creators-in-action

#RisingYouth Community Service Grants: Ideation and Grant-Writing Workshop Community Service Grants: Ideation and Grant-Writing Workshop

Engage Nova Scotia is hosting a project ideation workshop for youth September 29th! ✨

Come learn how EASY it is to get a grant, and to chat through your amazing ideas. 😎

Need more project support? No problem. Let's Sprout has your back -- we will connect you with a project mentor! Keep your eyes peeled as we announce mentors you can connect with after the workshop 👀

REGISTER HERE:

#RisingYouth Community Service Grants: Ideation and Grant-Writing Workshop Community Service Grants: Ideation and Grant-Writing Workshop

Some serious Inspo!!

Meet the young professionals leading the charge on energy efficiency - Efficiency Canada Growing up amidst a climate crisis, these leaders are building a more sustainable future.