Programs
Diversity Leadership Certificate Program (DLCP)
An extra-curricular leadership training program that challenges youth to recognize and strengthen their leadership skills, while positively affecting social and attitudinal change in their school and community. Youth are made aware of the impact of prejudice and discrimination in their lives and are encouraged to develop personal strategies to address these issues. The program is an opportunity for both teachers and students to gain respect for others from diverse backgrounds, understand the complexities surrounding issues of inclusive schooling, and critically analyze the stereotypical aspects of youth culture as presented in the media. Developing a strong sense of identity and understanding of self are also core elements of the program. [ more ]
Harmony Generation Girl
Generation Girl is designed to provide a group of young women with a ‘safe space’ to discuss issues that are relevant to their daily lives. These issues may include identity, media influences, and peer and family relationships. The program also focuses on advocacy and helping young women to create positive change in their communities. At the completion of the program, the girls will unveil a resource for their school and community. [ more ]
Project PEACE
In partnership with Jane/Finch, Jamestown and Malvern neighbourhoods, as well as with communities across Southwestern Ontario, Harmony Movement is using art as a social development tool for youth ages 10-18, to develop solutions for building peace and equity in their schools and communities. Funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada through their Multiculturalism Program, Project PEACE is an opportunity for youth to be exposed to diverse arts, to explore ideas about Canadian identity, and to increase their leadership and mentorship skills.
Harmony Workshops
Through our highly interactive and energetic workshops, participants are led to understand how their own identity affects their attitudes and behaviours towards specific groups. Participants are challenged to explore their own thinking and perceptions through informative discussions, role-playing, and responding to case scenarios and multimedia presentations. Workshops can be customized depending on school and community needs. [ more ]
Harmony Assemblies
Our student assemblies address all aspects of diversity including race, religion, age, ability, region, sexual orientation, class and gender. A typical assembly brings together 300 to 500 students and takes them through the themes related to building respect for diversity. Through the use of multimedia, guest speakers and drawing on relevant aspects of youth culture, students from grade 4 and up are engaged through activities aimed at embracing social differences in our society.
Harmony IDEAS:
Professional Development Workshop
IDEAS (Integrated Diversity and Equity Action Strategies) are anti-oppression and anti-discriminatory workshops that introduces an integrated approach to promoting safe learning and working environments. IDEAS is designed for teachers who are seeking professional development in areas of diversity and equity as well as organizations seeking solutions to inequitable situations within the workplace, while creating an open forum to discuss uncomfortable matters.
Harmony True-U
The True-U program works to abolish the mentality of heterosexism and homophobia within youth culture, and promotes an environment of encouragement and support. Through an in-depth look at the language, history and evolution of identity and sexual orientation as well as cultural influences and stigmas, students will not only learn how to speak up against discrimination related to heterosexism and homophobia, but will receive Positive Space Training which will be implemented in the entire school. [ more ]
Harmony ImpACT:
Theatre 4 Change
This leadership program empowers youth through the use of dramatic arts. Regional and global topics are infused in the education and training to create a forum where students can explore issues of diversity and equity. Using their own experiences and feelings, students will be given the skills to explore the idea of choice and examine the consequences of their actions and the impact of change in a safe environment. [ more ]
Harmony Summer Series
Our summer programming provides training sessions and workshops for camp counselors, youth campers, volunteers and community organizations. Summer Series allows our community partners such as West Scarborough Boys and Girls Club, City of Newmarket, Toronto District School Board’s Focus on Youth, and Community MicroSkills Development Centre, to access Harmony’s innovative workshops and leadership opportunities.
[ more ]
