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www.whatsthe411.ca

Using Music as an Educational Tool for Empowerment

About Me


Contact Us: ..

(647) 438.9436
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The 411 Initiative For ChangeAbout Us: The 411 Initiative For Change undertakes public education and the promotion of civic participation of young people on social issues that frame their development within their communities; it works to build and strengthen the national action movement on common global issues, in their domestic and international contexts.The 411 Initiative For Change is working to create a world in which all global citizens, and specifically young people, have a say and a role to play in their community, their country, and are active participants in all areas of society and at all levels.The 411 Initiative For Change is a non-political, non-religious organization committed to long-term viable development through partnerships with academic institutions, governments, corporations, community organizations and music industry professionals, agencies and associations.We are relentless in our efforts to use art and culture to improve cultural understanding and to raise awareness on social and humanitarian issues. This approach provides youth with opportunities to voice their opinions. Our programs encourage youth to critically analyze issues of concern or of interest to them. Our Mission: The 411 Initiative For Change uses arts and culture as tools to raise public awareness and foster social change. What We Do:
    Gear the majority of our work and programs towards young audiences; Use music and art as the media to combat prejudices and negative stereotypes; Work to educate youth, generate interest and encourage action on social issues and challenge negative stereotypes set forth in the media; Use art as a medium to raise funds for international development projects and humanitarian aid; Ensure that all our events and projects include at least 50% Canadian artistic content; Offer educational programs, and touring productions to schools; Improve cultural comprehension and similarly race relations; Educate and sensitize the Canadian public on current humanitarian issues; Work in partnership with schools, community organizations and governments; and Engage young participants and community leaders in the development of our projects

Program Summary: Our programs engage youth on a variety of levels. By using music and young musicians to engage our young audiences, we are able to establish a common bond, heightened level of interest and evoke intrinsic commitment leading to action. Our programs are designed to:
    Provide students with information and exposure to a number of different social issues that affect them,Encourage them to develop their own means of self-expression, and,Take action on becoming involved in facilitating social change.

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What People Are Saying About 411's
School Tour Programs
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    .."The approach was very modern approach; the fusion of arts and education was something very cool! ..
    .. Students, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) ..
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    .."We enjoyed the fact that the performers were not condescending towards us. We felt like part of the show. ..
    .. Students, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) ..
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    .."The performance was great-the students were in awe and so totally in tune with the performers' messages throughout the show. It was great to hear the students outside on their lunch talking about the performance. ..
    .. Teacher, Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) ..
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    .."Thank you! The students are completely blown away - I am completely blown away!" ..
    ..- Principal, Western Quebec School Board ..
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    .."best assembly in all my years teaching since 1982!" ..
    ..- Principal, Toronto District School Board ..
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/9/2005
Band Website: whatsthe411.ca
Type of Label: None

My Blog

411 on TeenFlare.com

Check out this blog about 411's most recent school tour. Special thanks to Hannah for writing such nice things   http://www.teenflare.com/health/article.jsp?content=20080304 _140530_4496...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:50:00 PST

Canadian Youth Media Team Travels Back in Time

Canadian Youth Media Team Travels Back in Time to Document Events at the turn of the Ethiopian Millennium  Project to showcase resilient voices of Ethiopian youth May 17, 2007. -Toronto  411'...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Fri, 18 May 2007 05:51:00 PST

Ethiopian Millennium Project

Check out our new 411 project Through Children's Eyes: Ethiopia here:http://www.whatsthe411.ca/index.asp?pageID=73411 will use photography and video to reshape the perception of Ethiopia and the issue...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:28:00 PST

411 @ It's All About M.E.E. {Media, Expression and Education} Feb. 23-25, 2007 Brooklyn, NY

"The It's All About M.E.E. (Media, Expression, and Education) Festival is a 3-day multi-media celebration taking place from February 23-25, 2007. It's All About M.E.E. combines the best of our Freshe...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:11:00 PST

411 AGM in advance of International Education Week (November 13-17)

In advance of International Education Week (IEW), The 411 Initiative For Change (411) is pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting being held in the Nation's Capital - Ottawa, Ontario, ...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:39:00 PST

411 - Youth HIV/AIDS Festival

411 PresentsA Youth Focused HIV/AIDS Arts FestivalDuring the 2006 International AIDS ConferenceAugust 15-16, 2006 - Lorraine Kimsa Theatre For Young People - TorontoFREE TICKETS www.whatsthe411.ca/tic...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:15:00 PST

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed - Toronto411 is accepting volunteer applications for the our activities at the 2006 International Aids Conference. If you would like to help out please email [email protected] f...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:08:00 PST

411 Asian Heritage Month Roundtable Invite

  411 Asian Heritage Month Roundtable Invite   Based upon the successes of our national programming focusing on Human Rights Education, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Anti Violence and Black History Mo...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:33:00 PST

Music for understanding - Winnipeg Times

Sisler High School student Aisha Martin, 18, hams it up with Will Strickland, a.k.a. Jim "The Barber", in a presentation by The 411 Initiative For Change, a Canadian non-profit group with ties to Amne...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:12:00 PST

Hip-hop musical is just around The Corner - Halifax Daily News

By Shauntay GrantThe Daily NewsAward-winning spoken word artist Dwayne Morgan is in Halifax this week, gearing up for a June 30 performance at the Economy Shoe Shop, and contributing his own original ...
Posted by www.whatsthe411.ca on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:00:00 PST