Pink Shirt Project: empowering youth to create positive projects in their communities!
Since 2022, the Pink Shirt Project has been introduced to over 8,000 students across Canada.
Students in Drumheller, Alberta are introduced to the Pink Shirt Project.
The Pink Shirt Project trains and motivates Canadian youth to create and implement projects that address issues of concern to them. Youth work together to discuss topics of interest, come together in a facilitated approach to decide what and how to improve their school and/or community. Perfect for a classroom or another small group, youth will explore themes of diversity, inclusion and social responsibility. with the help of a school or community facilitator, it includes training in the Creative Process while learning valuable life skills as they develop and bring to life positive actions with their peers.
Participants have the opportunity to send in a video of their project for potential inclusion on the Pink Shirt Day Canada show! (happening annually on the last day of February.) Submit project videos and permissions to pinkshirtday@witsprogram.ca. Pink Shirt Project and the Pink Shirt Day Canada show are initiatives of the WITS Programs Foundation.
Quotes from program facilitators:
“I really enjoyed the program and truly thought it was beneficial and impactful to my grade 8’s. I saw them shine in leadership roles and come together as a group and work together. We spent months organizing, preparing, creating, and facilitating their projects. I just wanted to pass along the great experience we had and how the other two grade 8 classes were jealous they didn’t get to do the Pink Shirt Project!”
Youth Counsellor at Forestview Public School
“…we ran a very successful “On Wednesdays we wear Pink” campaign in the month of February. The Art department created and sold tote bags with body affirming or uplifting messages inside. We held discussions about the subversive bullying that happens in high schools and how we can only affect change by being the change. Personally, albeit small, I did notice some small differences in behaviour that came out of this campaign.”
Drama and Theatre Teacher at Southridge School
“The students had been linking civic action initiatives to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Their Pink Shirt Projects… touched on Inclusion/Anti-racism, Mental Health and Well-Being, Food Insecurities, Climate Change and Poverty. I love this program and would love to start Term 2 by introducing it to my next International Citizenship and Understanding Class.”
Teacher at Simonds High School
Featured Past Projects
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