Updates from the 2023 CoLab Program Grant Recipients

Thanks to the incredible participants, mentors, speakers, and partners, our 2023 Press Start CoLab Program was a huge success! We supported 50 youth activists through our program and granted 10 participants funding from our pool of $61,000. 6-months following the wrap up of the 2023 Press Start CoLab Program, we are astonished by the progress […]

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Tyler Smith Shares the Power of Vulnerability

The Impact of Our First Flourish+ Talks Event On February 22nd Teachers Life and nowly was joined by inspirational keynote speaker Tyler Smith for our first-ever Flourish+ Talks event. Flourish+ Talks is a quarterly series of complimentary virtual wellness speaking events that allow our Teachers Life, nowly and OTIP Members, including staff, to gather as […]

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The 2023 Press Start CoLab Program Awards and Winners

Last night marked the culmination of our 2023 Press Start CoLab Program, as we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our young social change champions. Over the course of the summer, 50 talented youth from across Canada dedicated their time and creativity to conceive and develop innovative social enterprises aimed at tackling the Mental Health Crisis […]

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Mental Health Strategies for Surviving and Thriving Through a Canadian Winter

Coping with mental illness and maintaining strong mental health is difficult enough without the added obstacle of dark, cold, short winter days. The effects of our drastically changing weather and environment can be a serious strain on our energy levels, stress, appetite, and motivation. We’re here to provide you with a few different mental health […]

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