Our Black Youth Team
About Our Black Youth
Our Black Youth is a new youth program in Thunder Bay, specifically for Black youth. This program helps youth connect with other Black youth in the community, understand more about themselves and their identity, learn about Black history, explore Black culture, embrace strengths and resiliency and discover self-expression.
Program Facilitator
Juliana Hoekstra is a Child and Youth Worker graduate working for multiple organizations within the community of Thunder Bay to improve the quality of life for the Youth with whom she works. Julianna has experience in running youth-focused programs that are specifically designed to create group cohesion and discussion platforms for younger voices who deal with unique struggles. Some of these programs, like the CHOICES program and Go Girls have been nationally recognized for their fun and alternative ways for helping youth talk about big issues.
Julianna Hoekstra
Team Leader
Noah Atkinson attends St Ignatius High School in grade 9. He enjoys volunteering in the community by being a team player and staying positive. He is family-oriented and enjoys reading and playing various sports. He has volunteered with the Folklore Festival, Dorion Bible Camp, and the North End Recreation Centre. He is part of the Natural Helpers program at St. Ignatius to support peers. He also sits on committees with the Regional Multicultural Youth Centre.
Noah Atkinson
Noah Atkinson
Aisha Igbinoghene
Team Leader
Aisha Igbinoghene is a grade 12 student at St. Ignatius High School. She is one of two Catholic Student Trustees for the TBCDSB and holds a position on the schools Student Activities Council. Aisha is a Natural Helper and a part of a social justice group in her school called Common Bonds.With this group Aisha has had the opportunity to work with many organizations such as the RFDA, Salvation Army, the Shelter House, Development & Peace and WE.
Team Leader
Chance Angus is a student at St. Ignatius High School and a member of the Regional Multicultural Youth Council. She has experience running and coordinating programs and activities for youth such as Girl Power. Chance has worked with programs and organizations that are specifically for Black youth such as the CHEERS mentoring program and has sat on the advisory committee for Hairstory through the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth.​