Project 11

True North Youth Foundation
  • 5.0 (4)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

True North Youth Foundation’s Project 11 is K-12 mental wellness program focusing on positive coping strategies.

  1. 10/29/2025

    Dr. Joss Reimer - Project 11 Check-In

    Project 11

    32 min

  2. 03/25/2025

    Jess Salgueiro - Seeking Validation

    Winnipeg’s own Jess Salgueiro knows the hustle of acting—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Jess sits down with high school student Sophie, Ace Burpee, and Suzi to share how she copes when she doesn’t get a part, the reality of the grind, and the mindset that kept her going. You can see Jess' most recent reboot of Frasier for two seasons as a lead; Jess proves that resilience pays off.

    35 min

  3. 11/29/2024

    Sam Demma - Strive to be your best self

    Project 11

    29 min

  4. 05/24/2023

    Jam Gamble - Share Your Voice

    What’s the best thing that could happen if you shared your voice? As the founder and CEO of the Slay the Mic coaching initiative that inspires students to tap into their voice, that’s the question that Jam Gamble constantly asks herself. Tune in to hear Gamble’s thoughts on empowering others, believing in your voice, the importance of listening to each other and more in her conversation with hosts Ace and Suzi. Project 11 student Sam joins the hosts at the end to share her own thoughts on the topics.

    41 min

  5. 05/17/2023

    Significance of Sleep - Dr. Morgan Marcoux

    Ever heard phrases like “early bird gets the worm” or “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”? Dr. Morgan Marcoux, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who also works with the Winnipeg Jets organization, joined hosts Ace Burpee and Suzi Friesen to put those myths to rest as they discussed the importance of sleep. Tune in to learn more about how sleep patterns change throughout life, the effects of caffeine and devices on sleep, and more. Wrap up the episode by hearing a reflection on the episode from Project 11 student, Megh.

    33 min
  6. "It'll Be OK" - Ace Burpee

    05/06/2023

    "It'll Be OK" - Ace Burpee

    For National Child & Youth Mental Day, our dear friend Ace, who students have enjoyed following along in our Fun with Food and Fun with Fitness videos, wrote a special song called “It’ll be Okay”. This sweet song is an important reminder that no matter what we are going through, we will grow through it. Listen and enjoy!  www.projecteleven.ca

    2 min

  7. 06/24/2022

    Pain into Purpose - Blair Kaplan Venables

    Life is full of challenges, and social media expert and author Blair Kaplan Venables has faced a few of her own along her journey. Tune in as Blair shares her story of resilience with hosts Don and Suzi, as well as some methods to strengthen your own “resiliency muscle”. The crew wraps up the episode with Project 11 guest student Carter to discuss how resilience, especially as a teenager in the social media age, plays out in his life.

    40 min

  8. 06/02/2022

    Goal Setting - Jason Simon

    The practice of setting goals was instilled in former NHLer Jason Simon at a young age. So when he’s come to face challenges – that goal-setting frame of mind helped him push through. Hosts Don and Suzi check in with Jason after his most recent speaking engagements and wrap the episode up by touching base with grade 10 student, Xander to hear how Jason’s message applies to his personal situation.

    42 min
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About

True North Youth Foundation’s Project 11 is K-12 mental wellness program focusing on positive coping strategies.

Information

  • Creator
    True North Youth Foundation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Project 11
  • Show Website
    Project 11