

Teacher Testimonial: Andre Labelle
Mr. Labelle is a French educator who has been part of the YPI Program for many years. Watch his testimonial en français. Translated: “…I think
Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Mr. Labelle is a French educator who has been part of the YPI Program for many years. Watch his testimonial en français. Translated: “…I think
Mr. Johnston is the Director of Admissions at Brentwood College School, and also a former YPI Lead Teacher. He was the first educator to introduce
Anna Trip was the YPI Lead Teacher at Samuel W. Shaw School in Calgary, AB in 2019/2020. Here she is, reflecting on the work involved
Learn how YPI can help to amplify student youth voices, giving students an opportunity to see their own unique values in action in their local
Teachers share their experience on how YPI can help to build meaningful connections for students, widening their scope beyond the school community and connecting them
YPI is a flexible program that can allow teachers to use the program to support their own goals as an educator and fulfill personal teaching
Learn how YPI connects to different provincial requirements, supporting teachers and schools to blend regional education requirements with real social impact for the local community.
Hear from YPI teachers on how participation in YPI can contribute to real world impact for communities, providing opportunity for students to see how school
On 18th November, 2020 YPI Canada, hosted a virtual celebration to recognize the important work of grade 10 Sherwood Secondary School students – Marissa, Caleigh, Jason and Evan – whose research project led to the largest donation of $5,000 to the Willow’s Place program at Mission Services of Hamilton.
“You hear that even a little thing can make a change, but I never thought that I’d be the one making that change.”
These are the words of Alexa, a grade 10 student at Eden High School who is part of a student team currently participating in YPI. The “little thing” she’s referring to is a school-wide campaign and fundraiser. I caught up with Alexa and her friends to hear the whole story.