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LIFE SKILLS YOUTH [22 records]

Record 1 2018-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Shooting (Sports)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

[Northwest Territories Biathlon Association's mission is] to bring communities together through sport, to support the talented athletes in their high performance endeavors, to reach out to the remote communities where outdoor activities are a part of daily life, to promote health and wellness through participation in cross country skiing and marksmanship, to reconnect youth to the land through cross country skiing, snowshoeing and rifle marksmanship and to educate youth in the safe rifle handling and marksmanship skills that are needed to survive in a traditional Northern lifestyle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Tir (Sports)
  • Ski et surf des neiges

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology (General)
  • Occupational Training
OBS

[Big Brothers Big Sisters Miramichi] is a community-supported organization committed to the healthy development of children, youth and their families by providing safe places, positive relationships, services and opportunities to develop personal strengths and interpersonal skills that enhance their long-term success in life.

Key term(s)
  • BBBS Miramichi
  • Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Miramichi BBBS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
  • Orientation professionnelle
Key term(s)
  • BBBS Miramichi
  • Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Miramichi BBBS

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology
OBS

Provides community based support and services for persons with an intellectual disability and their families. Provides a variety of programs and services for children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability. Offers respite and life skills services.

OBS

On April 01, 2015, Cochrane Association for Community Living [amalgamated] with Kapuskasing Association for Community Living [to become the] North East Association for Community Living ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie
OBS

Fournit des services et du soutien en milieu communautaire pour les personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle et leurs familles. Fournit des programmes et services variés aux enfants, jeunes et adultes ayant une déficience intellectuelle. Offre des services de répit et d'aptitudes à la vie quotidienne.

OBS

[Le] 1er avril 2015, l'Association de Cochrane pour l'intégration communautaire [a fusionné] avec l'Association du district de Kapuskasing pour l'intégration communautaire [pour devenir l']Association pour intégration communautaire du Nord-Est.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

The mission of all Boys and Girls Clubs in Canada is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

OBS

Boys’ Clubs of Canada, the national body representing more than 30 member Clubs at the time, was established in 1929 by Vernon McAdam, the first National Executive Director. In 1948, it received its official charter as a national, nonprofit organization from Parliament. In 1974, the name changed to "Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada" to reflect the growing number of young girls who had been participating in Club programs for many years.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
OBS

La mission de tous les Repaires jeunesse canadiens est de fournir un endroit sécuritaire et sécurisant où les enfants et les jeunes peuvent découvrir de nouvelles possibilités, surmonter des obstacles, établir des relations positives, développer de la confiance en eux-mêmes et acquérir des compétences qui leur serviront toute la vie.

Spanish

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Record 5 2017-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Social Movements
OBS

Mission : to empower children and youth to develop confidence and skills for life through knowledge, healthy relationships and quality experiences.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Mouvements sociaux

Spanish

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Record 6 2016-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

There are 30 clubs in the region; operating programs in 108 community locations.

OBS

The mission of all Boys and Girls Clubs in Canada is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 7 2016-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

There are 8 clubs in the region; operating programs in 9 community locations.

OBS

The mission of all Boys and Girls Clubs in Canada is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 8 2016-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

There are 23 clubs in the region, operating at more than 160 community locations.

OBS

The mission of all Boys and Girls Clubs in Canada is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 9 2016-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

There are currently 10 clubs in the region; operating programs in 89 community locations.

OBS

The mission of all Boys and Girls Clubs in Canada is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 10 2016-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

... Big Brothers Big Sisters is a community-supported organization committed to the healthy development of children, youth and their families by providing safe places, positive relationships, services and opportunities to develop personal strengths and interpersonal skills that enhance their long-term success in life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 11 2016-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

There are 23 clubs in the region; operating programs in 51 community locations.

OBS

The mission of all Boys and Girls Clubs in Canada is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 12 2016-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

There are a total of 5 clubs in the region; operating programs in 5 community locations.

OBS

The mission of all Boys and Girls Clubs in Canada is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 13 2012-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

The mission of the Osgoode Youth Association is to enrich the quality of life of young people, with emphasis of ages 12 to 18, living in the Osgoode Ward. O-YA is dedicated to harnessing the skills and resources of the community to deliver a rich variety of barrier free programs and services aimed at prevention, education, support, health and recreation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
OBS

Créée en 2002, l'Association des jeunes d'Osgoode continue d’offrir des programmes et services de soutien direct aux jeunes vivant dans la région d'Osgoode et dans les régions rurales du sud d’Ottawa. L'Association joue un rôle clé dans la réduction de l'isolement des jeunes des secteurs ruraux de la région en leur offrant des occasions d’améliorer leurs aptitudes sociales, de recevoir un soutien en temps de crise et de prendre part à de nombreuses activités récréatives.

Spanish

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Record 14 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • School and School-Related Administration
DEF

The official recognition of a successfully completed program of study.

CONT

Certification of Studies. In accordance with section 33 of the Basic school regulation for preschool, elementary and secondary education :… the Minister and the school board having jurisdiction over the student shall jointly award a Certificate in Life Skills and Work Skills Education(youth sector) to the student who has taken general education courses and who has successfully completed the practical training component of a life skills and work skills education program comprising 1 800 hours of instruction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
DEF

Reconnaissance officielle, au moyen d'un diplôme, du succès d'un élève à un programme d'études.

OBS

sanction des études : Terme et définition normalisés par l'Office québécois de la langue française.

Spanish

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Record 15 2010-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Education (General)
OBS

The mission of Western Quebec Literacy Council is to keep English-speaking adults, families and youth improve their reading, writing, listening, speaking, numeracy and other life skills through programs adapted to the needs of the individual.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 16 2010-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Movements
OBS

Their mission is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Mouvements sociaux
OBS

Leur mission est d'offrir un endroit sécuritaire et sécurisant où les enfants et les jeunes peuvent découvrir de nouvelles possibilités, surmonter des obstacles, établir des relations positives et développer leur confiance ainsi que des compétences qui les aideront pendant toute leur vie.

Spanish

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Record 17 2010-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Education (General)
OBS

Canadian Rural Partnership, Pilot Projects 2000-2001. Northwest Territories. This project will develop a Peace Circle model in an elementary school to enable northern youth to learn non-violent conflict resolution and life skills.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
OBS

Projets pilotes 2000-2001 du Partenariat rural canadien. Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Ce projet élaborera un modèle de «cercle de la paix» dans une école primaire pour enseigner aux jeunes du Nord des connaissances pratiques élémentaires et leur apprendre à régler les conflits sans recourir à la violence.

Spanish

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Record 18 2008-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Private-Sector Programs
  • Musculoskeletal System
OBS

The Rick Hansen School Program was developed to encourage and support youth by providing programs and educational resources to foster a sense of social responsibility, develop life skills and engage youth in creating more accessible and inclusive communities for people with disabilities.

Key term(s)
  • School Program

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes du secteur privé
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
OBS

Le Programme scolaire Rick Hansen a été élaboré pour encourager et soutenir les jeunes en leur offrant des programmes et des ressources pédagogiques visant à développer leur sens des responsabilités sociales et leur autonomie ainsi qu'à les pousser à créer un environnement plus accessible et plus accueillant pour les personnes handicapées.

Key term(s)
  • Programme scolaire

Spanish

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Record 19 2007-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Education (General)
OBS

Project DARE is a therapeutic adventure residential program for youth-at-risk operated by Wendigo Lake Expeditions Inc. Project DARE(Development through Adventure, Responsibility and Education) is a nationally respected program with over thirty years of continuous service. The Project DARE facility is located approximately 3 hours north of Toronto, Ontario, on the edge of Algonquin Park. The Projet DARE program is designed to promote the development of the attitudes and skills necessary to lead a pro-social life as a responsible and accountable citizen. These outcomes are promoted through five core values Responsibility, Effort, Attitude, Community, Honour-R. E. A. C. H. Project D. A. R. E. is designed for male youth aged 14-17 who present a range of difficult to manage anti-social behaviours.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 20 2004-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Tobacco Industry
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

Health Canada. Developed by the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association, 1997. The HIP-Health in Perspective Program is an active learning program designed to help young females develop healthy and active lifestyles. It focuses on smoking prevention and cessation for young females aged 10-15 years of age. The program is intended to be used in settings such as recreation intramurals, after-school programs, or within existing community programming. HIP provides a fun and active learning environment and teaches critical life skills to young females using a peer-teaching ’for youth by youth’ approach. The HIP Program is a set of two guides : the Facilitator's Guide and the Peer Leader's Guide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Industrie du tabac
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Santé Canada, élaboré par l'Association canadienne de loisirs intramuros, 1997. Le HIP (Habiletés et indépendance personnelles) est un programme d'apprentissage actif ayant pour but d'aider les jeunes filles à développer un mode de vie sain et actif. Il met l'accent sur la prévention et l'abandon du tabagisme chez les jeunes filles de 10 à 15 ans. Prévu pour être mis en application dans le cadre des loisirs intramuros ou des activités parascolaires, ou encore des programmes communautaires existants, le programme HIP offre aux participantes un milieu d'apprentissage actif et agréable, tout en leur inculquant, sur la base d'une approche 'pour les jeunes par les jeunes', les qualités fondamentales d'une bonne dynamique de vie. Le programme HIP comprend deux guides : le Guide de l'animatrice et le Guide du pair leader.

Spanish

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Record 21 2004-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Hygiene and Health

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Projet, Santé Canada.

Spanish

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Record 22 1996-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Horticulture
OBS

The Youth Apprenticeship Program for Landscape Horticulture(Ontario Region) is a one-year project providing academic and life skills training to 50 youth of whom 20% will be persons with disabilities. This program will combine practical, hands-on training at a landscape training centre, on-the-job experience with a horticultural firm, and certification of successful participants in keeping with the accreditation process currently being developed by the industry. Information obtained from the Human Resources Development Canada, Human Resources Partnerships.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Horticulture
OBS

Le Projet d'apprentissage pour les jeunes en horticulture paysagiste (Région de l'Ontario) est une d'une durée d'un an, offrira une formation scolaire et une formation en dynamique de vie à 50 jeunes dont 20 p. 100 seront des personnes handicapées. Le programme offre une combinaison de formation pratique (dispensée dans une centre de formation en paysagisme) et d'expérience en milieu de travail (acquise auprès d'une entreprise horticole), ainsi que la reconnaissance des compétences acquises pour les participants ayant réussi leur stage conformément au processus de reconnaissance professionnelle en voie d'établissement dans l'industrie. Information obtenue de Développement des ressources humaines Canada, Partenariats des ressources humaines.

Spanish

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