'Studio.89' is a social enterprise project of 'Youth Troopers for Global Awareness' (YTGA), a youth-led not-for-profit organization that mobilizes and empowers young people for social justice through the arts. Born in 2006 in Mississauga, Ontario, YTGA was founded by a group of very passionate students determined to bring about awareness of global and local issues through creative writing, visual art, theatre, and the spoken word. We aim to be accessible and inclusive to all youth, all over the world!Local youth meet weekly to discuss social justice issues that matter to them, plus organize events, campaigns, and activities around these! Important team collaboration to gain experience in civic engagement and social action, while effecting change locally and globally. In doing so, local youth are able to build relationships with each other while learning about different social justice issues that are happening currently around the world. With that knowledge, they can raise awareness and incorporate art and fun designed to create change! As a 'Youth Social Justice Team Member', you will join others in the utilization of Studio.89's space to organize events, campaigns, and much more. The goal is to empower you by giving you the opportunity to use Studio.89 to create your own platform of social justice change.

> By becoming a member of the program, you will become empowered through gaining insight on social justice issues and what we can do to address and solve these issues in our local communities and around the world. >> You will learn valuable skills such as teamwork and team building, event planning, outreach, leadership, and effective analysis of social justice, plus vital communication skills. >>> You will learn about the challenges and intricacies of working at a social justice oriented not-for-profit organization. >>>> By becoming a member, you will have the opportunity to engage in arts-based activism and you will be able discover how social justice issues impact your own life and the lives of others.>>>>> AND ... Keep in mind that with your participation, you will be rewarded with volunteer hours, a reference letter, and the satisfaction of giving back to the community.

Consistently once a week, 2 hours a week for meetings. Scheduling to be planned in accordance with availability and need.For those who are planning specific events, campaigns, etc., hours will increase.