Please note that the content on this clip is heavy and may provoke some deep emotions. The video montage shows the “evolution” of Gay Rights in America but also shows how in many ways we have not evolved at all.
If you have any comments or need someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to contact us or the amazing youth workers in your community.
We believe that everyone has the right to be who they are. Period.
Posted in Community, Inspiration
Here is an example of what youth are saying about the Neonology Workshops in 2012:
This workshop was: “Eye opening. The invisible power of word etc, fun with the LEGO pieces. It was engaging, not just some boring stupid lecture”
After this workshop: “I ate lunch my friends, had a fun time and talked about how the t-shirts are”
Sonething people should know about youth is that:” Even when it seems like we’re not paying attention, we absorb all the things that happen around us and use it in our daily lives.
“I am glad that Neonology had a good message to give us and they were able to keep our attention”
These comments were taken from an actual evaluation:
Posted in Discussion, Inspiration, Youth
Meet Dan, Robyn and Pej from Capilano Community Services.
(Left to right: Pej, Robyn and Dan)
These three run awesome programs every week on the North Shore and also spend time in high schools supporting youth with any issues they may have. In short, they are rad (and also pretty funny). At NSMS, we make a point to surround ourselves with good people, which is why we spend a lot of time with these folks.
WHERE THEY’RE AT!
Memorial gym (100 block East 23rd Street in North Vancouver)
Floor Hockey with Dan- Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm. 1$ admission gets you in!
William Griffin Community Centre
Come out and relax in the Youth Centre every Thursday from 6-9pm.
Everyone (who is not an adult) welcome. Watch the Canucks game, play some pool, eat some food and meet new people!
(image via canucks.com)
Robyn, Pej and Dan also have office hours at Balmoral (Carson North), Handsworth and Carson Graham every week.
(image via google images)
At Balmoral Junior Secondary (aka. Carson North)
Robyn’s Hood (Girls only)- every Monday at lunch in room 404
Gentlemen’s Club (Guys only)- every Monday at lunch in room 408
Come hang out, talk about nothing, or everything.
At Carson Graham- (office located in Career Services room)
Robyn- Tuesdays 10:00-2:00pm
Dan- Wednesdays 10:00-2:00pm
Pej- Fridays 11:00-2:00pm
At Handsworth Secondary- office in Room 109 (‘Nurse’s Room’)
Pej- Tuesdays 11:00-1:00pm
Robyn- Wednesdays 12:00-3:00pm
Dan- Thursdays and Fridays 12:00-3:00pm
EMAILS!
dan@capservices.ca
pej@capservices.ca
Posted in Discussion
Okay- so I was in the office for a day this week but it is still nice to be signing off until Monday. A public thank you to my great co-workers Jian and Nia who were running all over town this week while I was relaxing in the sun. I know I take for granted this great crew I get to work with and so I am taking a much-needed moment to say ‘thank you’. This song has nothing to do with being thankful but it is cool and laid back, much like J + N.
Weekend challenge: be thankful and thank people who are good to you.
- Sioned
Posted in Community, Expression, Inspiration, Media, Music, Neon, Pop Culture
We saw these ads posted on Facebook and it caused a bit of discussion but, all in all we think that it is a positive and important message. We know that rape isn’t about sex or lust but, more about power. On the other hand we also know that when “there is no rapist in the room, there is no rape” [Quote from Anita Roberts].
What do you think?
This ad is from MyStrength.org
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Well I don’t think I have ever seen so many beautiful pictures, paintings, projects in one post before. www.streetutopia.com collected 106 of the most amazing street art pictures from this year and put them in a post for our viewing pleasure. Below are just a few but I IMPLORE you to click-through and be amazed. The talent….there are no words.
My top picks (but really they are all amazing)!
image via www.streetutopia.com
image via www.streetutopia.com
image via www.streetutopia.com
MY FAVE! image via www.streetutopia.com
image via www.streetutopia.com
image via www.streetutopia.com
image via www.streetutopia.com
Posted in Community, Discussion, Event, Expression, Fashion, Inspiration, Media, Neon, Pop Culture, Project, Smile Wednesdays, Stereotypes, Travel, Youth
Yesterday we had a chat with the Honourable Harry Bloy [Minister of State For Multiculturalism]. It was a great meeting him and chatting to him about the state of Multiculturalism. After the meeting we got right to Tweeting (of course) and were pleasantly surprised that we were beaten to the punch. Harry Bloy already tweeted us! It was so great to see that he is all over the Twitterverse as @MLAHarryBloy. Only left do do was to Retweet!
Posted in Discussion, Neon, NSMS
This video came up in my Facebook feed yesterday and I initially wasn’t going to watch it because it meant that I would have to download some special software. First world problems. I did eventually download the required software and watch the video because a few more people reposted it and curiosity got the best of me.
So I watched it and I don’t think I moved for the entirety of the video- I was completely transfixed by this young man from Toronto- Jonah Mowry. This is perhaps one of the most moving videos I have ever seen and I hope all of you take a few minutes to watch.
Sometimes people who are hurting are able to hide behind smiles and quick ‘I’m OK’s', when really they are suffering. Take the time to check in with your friends, face to face, putting the phones away for a moment. It is so fantastic to see that Jonah’s video has received over 3 million hits as well as personal messages from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. On the same note, there are a lot of people in pain who can only hope to have one person tell them ‘I am here for you’. Hopefully this video will inspire you to be that person to the people you care about.
Thank you Jonah- your courage will help so many.
- Sioned
PS. If you are a youth in crisis, please speak with someone you trust or call the Kids Help Phone Line: 1-800-668-6868.
Posted in Celebrities, Community, Discussion, Expression, Inspiration, Media, Music, Neon, Stereotypes, Youth
Relevant then & even more relevant now:
“If a child on the street, who has nothing, is willing to share. Why are we, who have everything, still so greedy?”
Posted in Celebrities, Community, Discussion, Fact, Inspiration, Media, Neon, Travel, Youth
To find out what THE LEGACY is all about click this link: What is The Legacy?
Be on a look out for the Neonology Legacy training/workshop coming to your organization + community. We are too bright to miss.
If you are interested in having the Neonology Legacy training/workshop come to you, please contact Jian Pablico at jianp@nsms.ca or on twitter @jianpablico. You can also just call him at North Shore Multicultural Society [Neonology's base] to talk or ask for more info #604 988 2931
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