R.U.C.K.U.S

Youth Action Network organized a Youth Activist Anti-Racism Conference Saturday November 23-24th at the University of Toronto. Youth from all over the city came and participated in political, social debates regarding many shapes and forms of racism.

I suggest you check out their website - join a movement like this one whose focus is on youth and awareness.

Newmindspace

My roommate told me about a giant ligthsaber fight last Friday in front of the ROM.
I then proceeded to laugh and ask if she was serious. She was..
Last Friday, Newmindspace - a event organizer that focuses on reclaiming public space - had a lightsaber battle with more than 200 people in attendance.
They also organize giant pillow fights, subway parties, public art installations, and city wide capture the flag. It's simply run by two individuals under the age of 25.
On their website they give instructions on how to run these events in your city and what upcoming events there are.
They do not work for cash, but donations and volunteer hours from their faithful fans.

I encourage you to look at their site - maybe even join in, or organize your own event.


http://www.newmindspace.com/about.php

Global Aware - Kensington Market

In September, some fellow classmates and I met Clive, head of the alternative media outlet Counterspace - Global Aware. If you are hearing the name for the first time, try not to forget it. Global Aware runs a small shop on Kensington Ave and a show room in the Kensington Mall. They sell everything from activist stickers which exclaim "Take back your mind. Reject advertising in public space" tp posters depicting mutilated children in Sierra Leone; victims of diamond mining.Their task is not to shock and disturb anyone for no reason, their task is to shock and disturb people into creating change. Or as Clive puts it, "Change has to be radical." I encourage everyone to check out their shop, buy a pin and support this cooperative (pst...they're all volunteers).

You say your scared about the future, so do something about it.

GET INVOLVED!

Looking for ways to get involved in media awareness?
Look no further for incentive to get involved.
Our generation has a right to motivate others to save the planet.
If you haven't already check out the documentary created by the Media Education Fund - Advertising and the End of the World.
It's gives us a harsh reality of our worlds consumption and the expected end of all resources and the struggle for survival in little less than 100 years time.
Let's not make this a reality for future generations.
Go to this site and learn how to get involved.