ARTICLES

Written by: Halley Baker Hello! My name is Halley Baker. I am currently finishing up my last year of my BA in Equity, Diversity and Human Rights at Laurentian University and come September I will begin my first year of Law School.  The impact Future North made on my...

Written by: Asma Bilgasem, Youth Expert Panel member My name is Asma Bilgasem and I'm in my third year of Biomedical Biology at Laurentian University. I've been on the Youth Expert Panel at Future North since its inception and am passionate about supporting youth in...

I am a third-year student at Laurentian University, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Law and Justice. Born and raised in Sudbury, my roots are deeply embedded in this community. However, my formative years were also marked by extensive...

My first introduction to Future North, thanks to Nicole, was listening to youth researchers share their findings on the experiences of BIPOC students in our secondary schools. The information had critical pieces to assist school staff to be in a better position to...

Written by: Sophie Delorme (She/Her), Youth Expert Panel member I’ve been an EP member for 3 years and I’m doing a placement with FN for school. I’m a grade 12 student at Lo-Ellen Park S.S. I’m going to Laurentian next year into the Behavioural Neuroscience program...

Written by: Jelise Keating, Communication Specialist at Future North I had worked various jobs and positions in the nonprofit sector, businesses / for profit, and even specialty businesses or stores. After graduating I had a government job and wasn’t thinking about...

Written by: Raphy Falardeau, former Interim Community Engagement Coordinator at Future North Future North came into my life at just the right time. I was 24, living in New Liskeard and restless. I was working for a non-profit, doing work I really loved, but receiving...

Written by: Keanna Duguay, Community Engagement Coordinator at Future North Let’s rewind: summer 2021 is only a few weeks away and I am officially a Laurentian University graduate. I successfully completed my four year undergraduate degree and I can now write the...

Written by: Kamilah Francis, Interim Executive Director at Future North When I started at Future North, I saw so much potential working at this organization that boasted a collective impact approach to improving youth futures and focused on amplifying youth voices on...