15 performers & 6 visual artists between the ages of 12-18 came together in an amazing show of talent on June 12, 2019 in Goose Bay! Voices for Change was a youth music & art fundraiser that took months of hard work & energy, all under the leadership of artist mentors Jacinda Beals, Matthew Barrett & Richard Neville. Participants also attended workshops on healthy relationships & community supports. The performances were just awe-inspiring as was the art exhibit in the foyer, all youth led & adult supported! The youth raised $1000 that was divided equally between Libra House (local women’s shelter) & Labrador Friendship Centre (community outreach programs). We are super grateful to everyone that made the project possible, especially the youth, artist role models & Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre! You can watch the show on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCyIHnev03kmjkXjPqUmRWANxeyIIb1xe
Youth Ventures partnered with SHIELD to host this awesome mentoring artist session that was facilitated by Brooke Doste at the Labrador Friendship Centre in Goose Bay! Youth were able to learn different painting techniques while creating their own original pieces. We also talked about Youth Ventures encouraging youth to see themselves as potential entrepreneurs.
SHIELD Advisory Committee members Trudy Parsons (PLHIV Network of Newfoundland & Labrador) & Arthur David Miller (Healing our Nations) had an incredibly interactive session with over 80 students at Mealy Mountain Collegiate in Goose Bay. The focus was Sexually Transmitted & Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs) topics including living with HIV/AIDS, importance of STBBI testing & prevention, and building healthy relationships.
This healthy teen relationships workshop was hosted by Lianna Rice and Bob Jackman, who used Indigenous cultural sharing through beadwork to talk about relationships. While learning beading techniques youth did several self-reflection activities to help them learn about themselves, their relationships, what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy, and the importance of self-care in relationships. Youth ages 12-18 were able to attend, lots of learning and fun was had by all at the Labrador Friendship Centre in Goose Bay!
SHIELD was very happy to be included in the 2019 Labrador High School Drama Festival in Goose Bay! We sponsored three artist role models to hold 4 sessions each which ensured all participants were able to attend. Jacinda Beals, local musician & recording artist, held a singer/songwriter workshop. Dawna Lee, professional art therapist, hosted sessions about collaging art concepts. Peyton Barrett, owner of Mealy Mountain Gallery, taught youth metal clay techniques. It was a wonderful two days! SHIELD Coordinator Denise Cole also spoke to youth about sexual health & relationships. We are grateful to the Newfoundland & Labrador English School District for inviting us to assist.
