Sense of Purpose
Not Far From the Tree
4-H and One Family’s Strong Roots by Kim Daynard 4-H taught me how to make healthy and tasty whole wheat and pumpernickel breads, properly replace a button, sew a pale yellow jersey shirt from a pattern (which instantly became a…
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Showing 4-H Colours in Egypt
Melina’s Story 4-H can take you around the world, and that was certainly evident in my recent trip to Egypt! Showing off my 4-H green at the base of the pyramids, I was struck by the power of human effort…
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It’s all about the journey!
Cathy’s story I loved my years as a 4-H member of Napan 4-H Club! My club introduced me to an entirely new community and I had the opportunity to travel provincially, regionally, nationally and internationally. These years were before social…
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An Indescribable Journey – I Hope It Never Ends
Bailey’s Story In January of 2006, I joined the Chilliwack 4-H Dog Club, as what was then called a “pre-club” member, (now we call them Young Farmers). I never could have imagined what a journey it would be for me.…
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A Great Canadian Horse Story
Joie McBryan Like any good story, there needs to have a cast of interesting characters and a great story line. This story has a cast that includes horses, the renowned Canadian RCMP Musical Ride and a group of 4-H members…
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4-H is Great! Cheryl’s Story
4-H has become so important, not to just me, but, to my family, my club, and my community. 4-H gives everyone involved a sense of value and self-appreciation. It allows people to be themselves, to be unique, yet it also…
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Because of 4-H: Sydney’s Story
Being a member for over nine years, I’ve grown up with 4-H and it has made me who I am today. I have worked with a variety of animals and tried my hand at lifeskill projects. 4-H has given me…
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Eat, Sleep, 4-H, Repeat!
4-H Canada, Alberta YAC Rep Cassidy Barnert Looking back, it’s pretty crazy to think that this adventure all started when my parents signed me up for 4-H as a shy little 8-year-old on a very stubborn pony. She was definitely…
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Vancouver Science World Dome to Light the Night in Green
This November 1st the Science World Dome in Vancouver will be lighting the night green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration staff at Science World for showing their support and…
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Town of Whistler Lights up for Show Your 4-H Colours
This November 1st the town of Whistler British Columbia will be lighting the three of its monuments in green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden, the council and…
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Niagara Falls to Show their 4-H Colours
This November 2nd Niagara Falls will be lighting the night green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day from 10pm to 10:15 pm. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration staff at the Niagara Falls Illumination Board for…
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Toronto 3D Signs lights up in support of Show Your 4-H Colours!
This November 1st the iconic 3D Toronto in downtown Toronto will be lighting in green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration for showing their support and helping to raise the…
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Vancouver City Hall Shows its 4-H Colours
This November 1st Vancouver City Hall will be lighting the night green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, the council and the people of Vancouver for showing…
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Passion and Enthusiasm for Agriculture
At the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, we too, believe the best way to learn is “by doing” and are a proud partner with 4H Nova Scotia and 4H Canada. We were thrilled to host the first ever 4-H Canada Science…
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4-H …. A Family Affair
What is 4-H’s recipe for success? Positive Youth Development – the key difference between 4-H and many other youth organizations. It’s the essence of why 4-H leaders and programs have such a profoundly positive impact on members. 4-H allows youth…
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Lifetime of Memories & Lessons
I’ve joked before, about how I have been involved with 4-H since I was an infant; my mother, a 4-H alumni from Freetown Harmony 4-H Club on PEI, brought me to my first 4-H event (a dairy show and sale)…
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Community Engagement and Communications Pillar
4-H Canada provides opportunities for youth to get involved in their community as active, engaged leaders to help affect positive change within Canada and across the globe. Community engagement means: Effecting positive change in your community and beyond Seeking out…
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Science and Technology Pillar
Description: 4-H’ers are catalysts for change and drivers of innovation in science and technology. Engaging young people in hands-on science and technology-based projects is the focus of this 4-H Canada leadership development pillar. The backbone of these activities will be…
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Environment and Healthy Living Pillar
4-H Canada ensures our programs and activities create opportunities for youth to succeed by letting them focus on exploration and self-discovery. At the heart of the Environment & Healthy Living pillar is: Learning to be stewards of the environment by…
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