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FYICanadian Girls Say… is a groundbreaking project that empowers Canadian girls to use photography to explore and speak out on what they care about in their community. Through the project, Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada Members aged 5 to 17 from coast to coast used their ‘photovoices’ to express what matters to them.Girls’ photos covered themes ranging from relationships and culture to citizenship and protecting the environment. These images captured strong feelings and offer a unique…See More

It's not a Child & Youth Advocate, but . . ."New Child and Youth Commissioner will enhance the coordination of services for children and youthFinance and Municipal Affairs, http://www.gov.pe.ca/index.php3?number=news&lang=E&newsnumber=7033The recent appointment of a provincial Child and Youth Commissioner will enhance services and supports for children, youth and families, says Finance and…See More

"The John Howard Society of P.E.I. is lobbying for a child and youth advocate in combination with a provincial ombudsman for the province.P.E.I. is the only province that does not have either role defined as an independent officer of the legislature, says the society. . ."The full story is available on The Guardian's website: http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=306509&sc=98See More