Current Issues Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/category/current-issues/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:35:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 New Butterfly Species in Waterton National Park https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:35:01 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117305 In April 2025, a new, geographically isolated species of butterfly, known as the Curiously Isolated Hairstreak butterfly, was identified in Waterton Lakes National Park. This butterfly species was found in a grassland area called the Blakiston Fan. Physical Characteristics:  This small butterfly has brown wings with black spots surrounded by white rings on the inside. […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/feed/ 0 Plane Crash of Air India Flight 171: What Really Happened? https://youthareawesome.com/plane-crash-of-air-india-flight-171-what-really-happened/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plane-crash-of-air-india-flight-171-what-really-happened https://youthareawesome.com/plane-crash-of-air-india-flight-171-what-really-happened/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:21:24 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117190 On June 12th, 2025, at 8:09 GMT, 230 passengers and 12 crew members took off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, heading to London Gatwick. Less than a minute later, the plane crashed into the hostel of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad. The result? 229 passengers, 12 crew members, and dozens of locals and […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/plane-crash-of-air-india-flight-171-what-really-happened/feed/ 0 Politics Needs Women. https://youthareawesome.com/politics-needs-women/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=politics-needs-women Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:15:00 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117063 For centuries, politics has remained a field dominated by men. However, today, we see women around the world fighting against all odds to make their voices heard and stepping into leadership roles, reshaping our political landscape.   Road to representation Nevertheless, there is a long road towards reaching political representation, and it hasn’t been easy. […]

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]]> Education in the Era of AI: Is it Good? https://youthareawesome.com/education-in-the-era-of-ai-is-it-good/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=education-in-the-era-of-ai-is-it-good Thu, 29 May 2025 00:10:22 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116891   The rise of AI in the last 2 years has brought substantial changes to everyone’s lives. AI is being used everywhere, whether it be supporting academic growth or assisting one in their professional work. AI has been a topic of debate in the education system, considering its ability to aid students, but also become […]

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]]> Canada Votes #3: 45th General Election Hour by Hour  https://youthareawesome.com/canada-votes-3-45th-general-election-hour-by-hour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canada-votes-3-45th-general-election-hour-by-hour Tue, 06 May 2025 21:46:07 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116775 Watched CBC’s Canada Votes from 4:30 MST to midnight. Here’s how election night went, rapid fire edition! 4:30 PM Coverage starts. Atlantic results come in. Liberals are underperforming. Not awful, but definitely not what they wanted. Conservatives start poking through. Tension level = simmering. 6:30- 7:30 PM 200+ seats are now up for grabs, with […]

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]]> Rethinking immigration for Canada’s youngest voices https://youthareawesome.com/rethinking-immigration-for-canadas-youngest-voices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rethinking-immigration-for-canadas-youngest-voices Thu, 01 May 2025 02:10:45 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116755         When youth immigrate, they don’t just traverse borders instead, they approach a new world of expectations, languages, and identities. In Canada, immigration policy not only defines who gets in but also how it can shape immigrant youth belonging, cultural connection, and how they see themselves reflected in society.      It […]

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]]> Vancouver Filipino Festival Tragedy https://youthareawesome.com/vancouver-filipino-festival-tragedy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vancouver-filipino-festival-tragedy Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:12:29 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116720 An exciting festival in Vancouver ended in tragedy last Saturday. It was an annual Filipino event called the Lapu-Lapu Day Block party, attended by up to 100 000 people. However, after 8pm local time, an SUV plowed through the site, driving through the crowd. Police described this event as the “darkest day in the city’s […]

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]]> Mental Health Week 2025: The Power of Community https://youthareawesome.com/mental-health-week-2025-the-power-of-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mental-health-week-2025-the-power-of-community Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:18:27 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116737 Every year, Mental Health Week gives us space to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with ourselves and with others.  It takes place from May 12- 18 this year, and the theme is simple yet profound: Community This theme invites us to think about where we belong, who we lean on, and how we support one another in […]

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]]> Section 15 Equality: Real Victories, Our Call to Action https://youthareawesome.com/116228-2-natania-varghese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=116228-2-natania-varghese Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:11:51 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116228 Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, enacted in 1982, guarantees equal protection under the law, prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or analogous grounds like citizenship. In 2025, it stands as a powerful tool for Canadian youth to dismantle systemic barriers. Delwin Vriend, Robin Eldridge and Linda Warren, […]

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]]> USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge https://youthareawesome.com/usc-speak-your-mind-ice-bucket-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usc-speak-your-mind-ice-bucket-challenge Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:34 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116617 Sound Familiar? Deja vu is sweeping across social media users as the new face of the 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge has arisen, this time with a focus on mental health. Students from the University of South Carolina’s Mind (Mental Illness Needs Discussion) club have revamped the challenge nearly a decade later in hopes of raising […]

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]]> Tariffs On Penguins?? Trump’s Tariff War https://youthareawesome.com/tariffs-on-penguins-trumps-tariff-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tariffs-on-penguins-trumps-tariff-war Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:59:11 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116487 On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump returned to the US oval office. Since long before his return, he promised to implement tariffs into many countries. It is currently mid April and there has been a vast amount of fluctuations in the world’s economy. Beginning with Canada and Mexico with a 25% tariff each, Trump began […]

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]]> The USC Ice Bucket Challenge: What is it and why do I keep seeing it? https://youthareawesome.com/the-usc-ice-bucket-challenge-what-is-it-and-why-do-i-keep-seeing-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-usc-ice-bucket-challenge-what-is-it-and-why-do-i-keep-seeing-it Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:07:09 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116612 The USC Ice Bucket Challenge has returned to rapidly spread across social media once again. Each and every day for the past week, my instagram has been bombarded with people being drenched in water and nominated others to take part in the same? But what does this all mean? Let’s “drench” ourselves in this new […]

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]]> Canada Votes #2 : One Week to Go, Turnout Up, Race Tight https://youthareawesome.com/canada-votes-2-one-week-to-go-turnout-up-race-tight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canada-votes-2-one-week-to-go-turnout-up-race-tight Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:02:03 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116631 With election day a week away, advance voting numbers show Canadians are more invested in this election than the last federal election back in 2021. Over two million people voted on the first day of advance polls, a record number. Turnout was especially strong across Ontario, B.C., Alberta, and the Maritimes, and even the northern […]

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]]> Agricultural Technologies https://youthareawesome.com/agricultural-technologies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agricultural-technologies Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:58:52 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116587 Growing crops in a modern way Since the agricultural revolution that took place more than 12,000 years ago, agriculture has been a vital part of society. Throughout the centuries and millennia that followed, the practice of agriculture has gone through significant transformations. Many ancient civilizations, such as the Inca Empire in South America, used advanced […]

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]]> Burnout in Teens: Definition, Causes, Prevention, and Cures https://youthareawesome.com/burnout-in-teens-definition-causes-prevention-and-cures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burnout-in-teens-definition-causes-prevention-and-cures Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:36:58 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116533 Balancing grades, extracurriculars, and more isn’t easy, and this has been a significant reason for the increase in burnout in teens. Understanding burnout, its symptoms, causes, prevention strategies, and cures, can help improve mental and physical health and prevent burnout. What is Burnout In Teens? Burnout occurs when a person experiences emotional, physical, and mental […]

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]]> Canada Votes: 2 Weeks Till the 45th Federal Election Hours: https://youthareawesome.com/canada-votes-2-weeks-till-the-45th-federal-election-hours/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canada-votes-2-weeks-till-the-45th-federal-election-hours Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:10:35 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116542 Two weeks out from election day, and it feels like Canada is holding its breath. The 45th federal election, happening April 28, isn’t just about party platforms or campaign ads, it’s about who we trust to lead us through the mess we’re in right now. From unexpected political shakeups to rising tension with the U.S, […]

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]]> Why Are Pokemon TCG Prices Skyrocketing? The Main Factors Explained https://youthareawesome.com/why-are-pokemon-tcg-prices-skyrocketing-the-main-factors-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-are-pokemon-tcg-prices-skyrocketing-the-main-factors-explained Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:11:52 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116119 First Of All, What Is Pokemon TCG? Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a card game based on the “Pokemon” Franchise, developed by Satoshi Tajiri. The first set of the Pokemon TCG was released in Japan on October 20, 1996, featuring many fan-favourite Pokemon such as Venasaur, Blastoise, and Charizard. What Gives These Cards Their […]

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]]> Beyond the Fast – Eid ul-Fitr & Wrapping Up Ramadan 2025: Ep 6 https://youthareawesome.com/beyond-the-fast-eid-ul-fitr-wrapping-up-ramadan-2025-ep-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-the-fast-eid-ul-fitr-wrapping-up-ramadan-2025-ep-6 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:17:09 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116121 Welcome to the sixth and final episode of Beyond the Fast for 2025, a series that takes Ramadan beyond the stereotypes, beyond the surface-level understanding, and into what it truly means for the people who experience it. And today, we’re talking about Eid ul-Fitr (first Eid of two), which this year lands on Sunday, March […]

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]]> Beyond the Fast — The Privilege of Fasting & What the West Won’t Tell You: Ep. 5 https://youthareawesome.com/beyond-the-fast-the-privilege-of-fasting-what-the-west-wont-tell-you-ep-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-the-fast-the-privilege-of-fasting-what-the-west-wont-tell-you-ep-5 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:54:40 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116075   Welcome to the fifth episode of Beyond The Fast, a series that explains Ramadan for more than its stereotypes! Today, I need to speak honestly, not just about fasting, but about injustice, and the rampant hypocrisy we see around us in regards to regions such as the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.  Every […]

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]]> What does a new government mean for Calgarians? https://youthareawesome.com/what-does-a-new-government-mean-for-calgarians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-a-new-government-mean-for-calgarians Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:34:44 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115999 Canada has a new Prime Minister. Justin Trudeau, who announced his decision to step aside on Jan. 6, 2025, lost his job as Leader of the Liberal Party on March 9, 2025 to Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, and U.N. Envoy for Climate Change. Carney easily […]

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]]> Beyond the Fast – Iftar Around the World! :Ep 4 https://youthareawesome.com/beyond-the-fast-iftar-around-the-world-ep-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-the-fast-iftar-around-the-world-ep-4 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:03:59 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115970 Welcome to the fourth episode of Beyond The Fast, a series that explains Ramadan for more than its stereotypes! Today, we’re exploring ‘iftar’, the meal that breaks the fast, and how it transcends cultural and regional boundaries. Across the world, Muslims come together each evening to break their fast in unique ways particular to where […]

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]]> Good News: A Compilation of Wholesome News Sources https://youthareawesome.com/good-news-a-compilation-of-wholesome-news-sources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=good-news-a-compilation-of-wholesome-news-sources Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:51:27 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115947 When you think about news sources, the news you see is nearly never positive. Every day, we get closer to blowing up the planet with climate change; people are being hurt in countless ways; stocks are going down and the price of fresh food is stratospheric; natural disasters have occurred and been devastating to everyone […]

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]]> How Muslims Celebrate Eid https://youthareawesome.com/how-muslims-celebrate-eid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-muslims-celebrate-eid Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:16:54 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115782 Eid is one of the most important celebrations in Islam. There are two major Eids: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Both bring families, friends, and communities together for prayer, food, and acts of kindness. What Are the Two Eids? Eid al-Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” marks the end of Ramadan, the month […]

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]]> Who is Mark Carney? A Synopsis of the Liberal Party’s New Leader https://youthareawesome.com/who-is-mark-carney-a-synopsis-of-the-liberal-partys-new-leader/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-is-mark-carney-a-synopsis-of-the-liberal-partys-new-leader Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:41:34 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115847 Introduction On January 6th, 2025, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada. “As you all know, I’m a fighter. Every bone in my body has always told me to fight because I care deeply about Canadians. I care deeply about this country, and I will always […]

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]]> The Pressing Issue of Canadian Inflation: A Comparison https://youthareawesome.com/the-pressing-issue-of-canadian-inflation-a-comparison/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-pressing-issue-of-canadian-inflation-a-comparison https://youthareawesome.com/the-pressing-issue-of-canadian-inflation-a-comparison/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:28:38 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115863 What is Inflation? In an economy, moderate inflation is a sign of growth. Consumers will spend more money rather than save, as the value of money decreases over time when prices go up. In tandem, wages tend to go up as well, allowing consumers to keep pace with increased costs. However, when inflation rapidly surges […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/the-pressing-issue-of-canadian-inflation-a-comparison/feed/ 1 Beyond the Fast – Ramadan in Western Media: Islam, Identity & Misrepresentation: Ep. 3 https://youthareawesome.com/beyond-the-fast-ramadan-in-western-media-islam-identity-misrepresentation-ep-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-the-fast-ramadan-in-western-media-islam-identity-misrepresentation-ep-3 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:34:43 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115832 Welcome to the third episode in this series, ‘Beyond The Fast’, that explains Ramadan for more than its stereotypes! Today’s blog post is aimed to allow you to understand the misrepresentation of Ramadan with specially western media, and allow for you to make the distinction between real and fake by giving you the real facts! […]

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]]> Beyond the Fast – Busting Ramadan Misconceptions & Answering FAQ: Ep. 2 https://youthareawesome.com/beyond-the-fast-busting-ramadan-misconceptions-answering-faq-ep-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-the-fast-busting-ramadan-misconceptions-answering-faq-ep-2 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:37:34 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115815 Week 2 of 2025 Ramadan is underway, and today’s post is to tackle common misconceptions and phrases that get tossed around during this holy month! For those looking to learn about Ramadan, and often even Muslims themselves, we get trapped within the narrative of viewing this month as simply a time to starve and be […]

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]]> Beyond The Fast – The True Story of Ramadan: Ep 1 https://youthareawesome.com/beyond-the-fast-the-true-story-of-ramadan-ep-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-the-fast-the-true-story-of-ramadan-ep-1 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 04:43:08 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115723 This Ramadan, we’re starting a series called “Beyond The Fast – The True Story of Ramadan.” This series aims to help all of us better understand the significance of Ramadan and what it truly means for those observing the fast. Whether you are observing Ramadan yourself or simply seeking to learn more, this series is […]

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]]> Advocacy Against Bullying: Real Stories and the Fight for Change https://youthareawesome.com/advocacy-against-bullying-real-stories-and-the-fight-for-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=advocacy-against-bullying-real-stories-and-the-fight-for-change Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:24:17 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115634 Bullying is a widespread issue that affects millions of individuals—youth, teenagers, and even adults. It can take various forms—physical, verbal, emotional, and, with the rise of the internet, cyberbullying—each equally powerful in creating lasting harm to victims. Advocacy against bullying is crucial in raising awareness, shaping policies, and encouraging respect and empathy.  Perhaps one of […]

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]]> Crisis Beneath Our Nose: Violence in Manipur, India https://youthareawesome.com/crisis-beneath-our-nose-violence-in-manipur-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crisis-beneath-our-nose-violence-in-manipur-india Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:35:30 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115517 For the 11th time in Indian History, President’s Rule has been enacted in Manipur in hopes of quelling the ethnic violence that has devastated this Indian state for the past 2 years. The polarity between the people of Manipur has been brewing through the region for decades, but in May 2023, it erupted into a […]

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