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Interview with YESS Volunteer Peter Li
Prior to the pandemic, Peter volunteered in our Nexus Overnight Shelter. Though volunteering looks a little different these days, we wanted to catch up with Peter and talk about his…
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Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
It takes all of us working together to create spaces where we can all heal together and thrive together. We talked to Sherry Fowler, Community Engagement Coordinator at Bent Arrow…
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Meet Don and Elaine Geake
Don and Elaine Geake have been giving to YESS annually for over 20 years, but their story with YESS begins long before that. Get to know these incredible members of…
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The Love, YEG Show Interview with Desiree
Thank you so much to The Love, YEG Show and Legacy YEG for having our very own Desiree on their podcast! Check out the episode below! From The Love, YEG…
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Staff Interview: Rhonda Friskie
Creating a sense of physical safety is such an important part of the work we do! Meet Rhonda, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, to learn more about the work our Facilities team…
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YESS Hours Move to 24/7 Model
When COVID-19 made its way to Canada, Alberta, and then Edmonton, we were all asked to take the necessary steps to be sure that we kept not only ourselves safe,…
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Medicine Walks
Shantell Martineau, YESS Programming Coordinator, has been hosting Medicine Walks with youth twice a week for the month of August, right in our own Edmonton River Valley. On these walks…
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Mac and Cheese Recipe with YESS Chef Tiffany
Alberta Milk continues to be an awesome YESS partner, donating $6000 this year! Being able to provide healthy and nutritious food for our youth not only fulfills a basic need,…
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The Importance of Indigenous History Month
The Importance of Indigenous History Month, and the Impact of Creating Connections to Culture for Indigenous Youth This topic is deeply personal for me. I am an Indigenous Plains Cree…
