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(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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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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