Growing Through It Roots to Harvest

Today’s guest has always worked on keeping her outlook on life positive. She has big goals and living with schizophrenia is something she’s come to terms with as she moves towards them. To learn more about schizophrenia we recommend checking out the Schizophrenia Society of Canada’s website at www.schizophrenia.ca
Growing Through It shares stories from young people who all have the common experience of being a part of Roots to Harvest, a human centred, food focused, not for profit in Thunder Bay, ON.
Growing Through It is a project of Roots to Harvest and a part of the Great Big Stories Project through Frayme, a global network of youth mental health resources. Each episode was recorded at Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay with interviews conducted by Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance, and sound engineering by the folks at Podigy.

Roots to Harvest lives, works, and plays on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation people, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We strive to not only learn from and with, but also reconcile our relationship with the Anishinaabe people in this area, who have cared for and stewarded this land for centuries.
This project was made possible through generous funding from Frayme, a national knowledge mobilization network in youth mental health and substance use practices, and RBC's Future Launch Program.

Today’s guest has always been driven to overcome the challenges he’s faced by wanting to help others. Today he shares about trauma at an early age that has had repercussions for a very long time, including suicide attempts, incarceration and homelessness. At a few different times in his young adult life, he has connected with Roots to Harvest. He’s focused on making changes and connecting to people, including his young daughter.
As a heads up, this episode talks about suicide, abuse and neglect. If you’re listening and feel like these things might bring up your own experiences, please reach out to someone you trust. Look to the following for resources in Canada: Suicide Crisis Line: Text 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868
Growing Through It shares stories from young people who all have the common experience of being a part of Roots to Harvest, a human centred, food focused, not for profit in Thunder Bay, ON.
Growing Through It is a project of Roots to Harvest and a part of the Great Big Stories Project through Frayme, a global network of youth mental health resources. Each episode was recorded at Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay with interviews conducted by Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance, and sound engineering by the folks at Podigy.
Roots to Harvest lives, works, and plays on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation people, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We strive to not only learn from and with, but also reconcile our relationship with the Anishinaabe people in this area, who have cared for and stewarded this land for centuries.
This project was made possible through generous funding from Frayme, a national knowledge mobilization network in youth mental health and substance use practices, and RBC's Future Launch Program.

In this episode we have 16 year old entrepreneur and costume designer Marshy discussing how moving abroad and back has caused a disconnect among peers in schools, creating struggles to fit in. We discuss how they've learned to manage their mental health and the ways they've explored their artistic capabilities.
Now sharing their art and creations with the public, Marshy is set to continue their artistic journey with the hopes of attending OCAD university, and owning their own business.
Growing Through It shares stories from young people who all have the common experience of being a part of Roots to Harvest, a human centred, food focused, not for profit in Thunder Bay, ON.
Growing Through It is a project of Roots to Harvest and a part of the Great Big Stories Project through Frayme, a global network of youth mental health resources. Each episode was recorded at Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay with interviews conducted by Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance, and sound engineering by the folks at Podigy.
Roots to Harvest lives, works, and plays on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation people, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We strive to not only learn from and with, but also reconcile our relationship with the Anishinaabe people in this area, who have cared for and stewarded this land for centuries.
This project was made possible through generous funding from Frayme, a national knowledge mobilization network in youth mental health and substance use practices, and RBC's Future Launch Program.

In this episode indigenous youth Kiara shares her passion for photography, her story of loss, ways of coping, and moving forward to new opportunities. This story involves navigating the loss of a loved one. If this topic resonates with you or it is too soon to bear, save it for another day or make sure you're in a positive environment.
If you're interested in checking out Kiara’s work, you can find it on Instagram at livestudio_19.
The following are some resources for support in Canada: https://www.hospicenorthwest.ca/
Growing Through It shares stories from young people who all have the common experience of being a part of Roots to Harvest, a human centred, food focused, not for profit in Thunder Bay, ON.
Growing Through It is a project of Roots to Harvest and a part of the Great Big Stories Project through Frayme, a global network of youth mental health resources. Each episode was recorded at Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay with interviews conducted by Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance, and sound engineering by the folks at Podigy.
Roots to Harvest lives, works, and plays on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation people, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We strive to not only learn from and with, but also reconcile our relationship with the Anishinaabe people in this area, who have cared for and stewarded this land for centuries.
This project was made possible through generous funding from Frayme, a national knowledge mobilization network in youth mental health and substance use practices, and RBC's Future Launch Program.

Today our guest a proud father of a 7 year old. He first came in touch with Roots to Harvest while completing his high school at Lakehead Adult Education Centre. He has agreed to share his story of finding work he enjoys, having a positive mindset through the hard times, coping with Covid and loss, and looking ahead with determination.
This episode talks about loss, hard times and staying positive when coping becomes difficult. Take a look at the following resources for support:
https://www.hospicenorthwest.ca/
www.hopeforwellness.ca
Growing Through It shares stories from young people who all have the common experience of being a part of Roots to Harvest, a human centred, food focused, not for profit in Thunder Bay, ON.
Growing Through It is a project of Roots to Harvest and a part of the Great Big Stories Project through Frayme, a global network of youth mental health resources. Each episode was recorded at Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay with interviews conducted by Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance, and sound engineering by the folks at Podigy.
Roots to Harvest lives, works, and plays on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation people, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We strive to not only learn from and with, but also reconcile our relationship with the Anishinaabe people in this area, who have cared for and stewarded this land for centuries.
This project was made possible through generous funding from Frayme, a national knowledge mobilization network in youth mental health and substance use practices, and RBC's Future Launch Program.

Today we hear from a 20 year old who has been through some pretty big changes in the past year.  He moved to Thunder Bay during high school and became affiliated with Roots to Harvest through the summer employment program for youth. Two years later he is still connected with the community he developed. Having recently gone through transition, he shares the story of his journey into adulthood, balancing work and family, and the dynamics of doing all of this while finding his true inner self.
This episode talks about dysphoria, mental health, and coming to terms with accepting oneself. Following are some resources for trans youth in Canada: https://www.youthline.ca/
Growing Through It shares stories from young people who all have the common experience of being a part of Roots to Harvest, a human centred, food focused,  not for profit in Thunder Bay, ON.
Growing Through It is a project of Roots to Harvest and a part of the Great Big Stories Project through Frayme, a global network of youth mental health resources. Each episode was recorded at Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay with interviews conducted by Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance, and sound engineering by the folks at Podigy. This project was made possible through generous funding from Frayme, a national knowledge mobilization network in youth mental health and substance use practices, and RBC's Future Launch Program.
Roots to Harvest lives, works, and plays on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation people, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We strive to not only learn from and with, but also reconcile our relationship with the Anishinaabe people in this area, who have cared for and stewarded this land for centuries.