Author: Marcel Petit

CNYC Graduates talk about their time at CNYC

By – Allan

I have had the opportunity, and I am very grateful that I have been able to work at CNYC as a student. The building is run by people who care about the students. I have had some wonderful experiences while I had barely next to no bad memories.

I have enjoyed my time spent talking to Jason about the UFC and Stocks, I will take all of his lessons he taught me into consideration when I do anything. They are meaningful and full of knowledge that can help myself and every other student benefit from them.

Shannon was the hard knock at the door if you weren’t awake, Not doing work or simply disrespecting the Staff, I always knew that the school would be in safe hands because if anything went wrong Shannon would be the one, She was and is still one of the best most chill people to have a laugh with, Full of Jokes and Life 24/7, I would doubt that if she ever says she never likes her Job.

Ashley was one of a Kind, always there to support the students whenever they needed Counselling, Drives, Literally anything you needed she was there; I am going to miss the conversations and fun times when I decided to print photos of Danny Devito, The Rock to tape on her door.

And finally Marcel, The man of many “what if”, He always came into the classroom to fill the kids with Good Mornings, Funny as heck with his Jokes, He always knows how to brighten the Mood, I am very grateful to have done a couple of his Word on the Streets as they have helped me pay some of my Developers, Thank you CNYC for this amazing Year of grade 12, Hope to see you guys here very soon again!

 

My name is Payton. I started attending CNYC in September 2021. Before I joined, I had been out of school for nearly a year due to severe anxiety. At the time, I couldn’t even leave the house after having a bad reaction to my medication.

The only reason I considered going back to school—and how I learned about CNYC—was because of my best friend, who was already a student there. They encouraged me to go, explaining how it wasn’t like a regular high school. “The staff care more about you and your life,” they said. I didn’t believe it at first, but once I experienced it for myself, everything changed.

CNYC truly changed my life for the better. I wouldn’t be who I am today without the encouragement and support of the staff, who consistently pushed me in the right direction. I didn’t have many good role models in my life and was heading down the wrong path, influenced by those around me. The staff saw that. I remember one day being pulled out of class to talk about how things were going. They said they had noticed changes in my behavior and attitude. At the time, I was annoyed—but only because they cared enough to notice.

My time at CNYC has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. They helped me learn, grow, and move forward. They took the time to get to know me, offering help in any way they could. They taught me how to be better and tried to instill healthier habits. I failed a few times during my journey, but they always encouraged me to come back and finish what I started.

They supported me through a lot and watched me go through many different phases in my life. They provided food, clothing, hygiene supplies—and in a way, friendship. They do whatever they can because they genuinely care about who you become. They understand how hard it is to stay on the right path without the right support. They are just good people who are willing to put in the effort it takes.

 

Did you try and new food this Summer and what was it?

I went to a korean bbq, I liked it a lot and it gave me the experience i was hoping for, but the spices were not for the Canadian pallet at all. it was enjoyable cooking it yourself but I wish there was more flavor like a bbq, it had practically no seasoning but just bowls of sauce. Still a great experience and a date idea, a place on idylwyld drive called Jeju Korean BBQ. – WolfGang CNYC 2024

 What did you do or try to do during the Summer, but could not have accomplished.

I really wanted to go down to the River, but the Area I live in currently is too dangerous to go outside and grab a snack even, If it was in a little more Safe area, I would have been there everyday..

There is no good area where I can just sit there and listen to music. It’s just the River you find that you can do anything at. – Richard CNYC 2024

Did you binge watch any shows or read a book you’d recommend?

I binge watched Lucifer. It’s about how the actual Devil lived on Earth, he’s one of the main characters, it’s a crime/detective show. Demons are trying to escape into the our world, because Lucifer isn’t there to rule the underworld anymore and control which Demons get out of stay in Hell. – Gage CNYC Staff 2024

Did you discover any new Hobbies or Talents over the Summer?

I learned how to Apply prints to the Side of Trucks, It took a little bit but I eventually got to it and know the basics, I also learned how to start and open up my very own Online Clothing Business, I want to make a funny bunch of shirts that include funny memes that I have seen from when I was a Kid, I am also a little fluent in a new language for code which is C++, I plan on using all of these cool new Talents when I move to Romania to keep moving forward. – Allan CNYC 2024

What was the most exciting thing that happened to you during the Summer

I got the opportunity to go to Toronto for a Leadership conference, I met a whole bunch of amazing people, We got the opportunity Cn Power which was cool I guess but I almost passed out, The Elevator was so fast it made my Blood from my Head go down to my Feet, I also seen my Sister I have not seen in a VERY long time, I also got the opportunity to work at White Buffalo. – Brayden CNYC 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eli:
friendships and how it has ups and downs, i tend to have high expectations for people and i forget they’re people at times since i idolize them.

Alicia:
the future, it seems like people know what they’re doing after high school but not me. i know that all i can do is take it day by day.

Jeremiah:
home life, it’s sometimes hard being at home but when I’m at school I’m able to get away from that.

Mya:
social media, social media is so addictive. going on my phone for hours at a time makes me feel guilty because during that time i could be doing so much more.

Ashley:
negative energy, being around that energy just makes me feel wrong about myself or people being disrespectful to another person can really mess up a person mentally.

17 youth – 17 Art Pieces

Colby Bird
Karden Marceau
Jarrod Mususkapoe
Monique Little
Aaliya Al-Sabban
Aula Al Musawi
Jade Creelman
Toni Wuttunee
Evalyna Hrycay
Sean Grosse
Tala Albert
Zuha Nizamani
Brooklyn Carriere
Raine Littlepoplar
Ashley Longneck
Peyton Loftus
Jay Threefingers
Knut Bear

Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Nov 2021 – Jan 2022
Sponsored by RBC

My time as a summer student at CNYC was a blast. It was just Marcel, Ace, Amanda, and I for the first week or so; I got to learn about their roles and how they work with youth. I also got used to their crazy sense of humour. The fun started as soon as the youth began showing up to the programming. It never felt like any of us staff were above the youth. We were all on the same level, learning something new and having fun together.

Marcel, Ace, and Amanda are excellent at encouraging the youth to try out all the activities. They make them feel welcome and safe with their sense of humour. They make everything light. I can’t think of better people to be around youth. The environment created was fun, and it always felt like we were just a group of friends.

My life was filled with dance and school before CNYC, and I never had many chances to try new activities. I was able to try things through the summer programming that I would not have had the chance to try otherwise. I can be an anxious person when it comes to trying new things, but I never felt scared or judged at CNYC. I know the youth felt the same.

The only thing I wish there was more of, were youth. Only a few youths regularly came. I hope that next summer a larger group will regularly come to the programming. There were so many great opportunities for fun and learning, and I hope that more youth will be able to take part in them.

Alicia

My favorite video game is ROBLOX because I’ve been playing it since 2014, you can play with people all around the world and it’s like multiple games inside of one.

Jason

Alicia: What is your favorite video game? And why and what device do you play on?

Currently the only device I play is WII, I still play old school games like Mario Kart or Mario Party.

Alicia: why? Jason: I enjoy racing, cause I am good at it. It is a simple game, I’m not really big on role playing games or like crazy first-person perspectives and learning crazy skills.

 

Ashley

Alicia: What is your favorite video game? And why and what device do you play it on?

Ashley: My favorite video game is Super Mario World because I’ve been playing it since I was a little kid and I still love it to this day, and it’s a lot of fun super addicting once you get into it and I play that on an NES.

Jeremiah

Alicia: What is your favorite video game and why?

Jeremiah: I like to play Socom, It’s about U.S Navy Seals, which is the United States’ finest military regiment.

Alicia: what device do you play it on? Jeremiah: PS2.

Matt

What is your favorite video game? And why and what device do you play it on?

Matt: Forza Horizon 4 and Xbox One X.

Jordan

Alicia: What is your favorite video game and why? And what device do you play it on?

Jordan: My favorite game is Mario Party because I can play with my family and my friends at home. I play it on a Nintendo Switch.

Mya

Alicia: What is your favorite video game and why? And what device do you play it on?

Mya: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and I play it on Xbox.

 

Jessica and I were on Saskatoon CBC Radio 9.41 this morning to talk about CNYC, youth, graduating and the Community Credit School

take a listen

thank you to CBC Saskatoon for this opportunity

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-88-saskatoon-morning/clip/15761225-saskatoons-core-neighbourhood-youth-coop-celebrates-its-first-grads

CNYC’s  Word on the Street – Raine Littlepoplar-Williams

Hi, my name is Raine, and I decided to ask the questions “ What is your favorite part of Christmas” and “What are you doing for the holidays!”.

Me personally, I love the nostalgia and the wholesome memories I make every year. The cheap traditions my dad tries to force on us and fail and making a big mess with wrapping paper on Christmas Eve! This year for the holidays my best friend and I are traveling out to Regina to see our other friend who moved there this year.

Seth, Jeremiah & Gage

Seth

“I’m probably going to go sledding and just play games with my friends. “

Jeremiah

“I play games, I’m probably gonna spend time with my friend.”

Gage

“being with family and friends, probably going to go to my aunties place and have Christmas dinner.”

Brayden 

“My favorite thing about Christmas is that every Christmas eve, I have this really big family, extended family, and everyone gets together all my aunts all my uncles, come up to like 50, 60 people. We all gather in one house and we have this big potluck. A bunch of Filipino food and turkey, and mashed potatoes. Some of the best memories I’ve had was staying up till midnight, on every Christmas eve with my family and than all the kids would get their presents and like the aunts and the uncles. Some of us would stay after everyone left and we’d play video games all night, and yeah, then you’d go home tired, fall asleep, wake up the next day, and Christmas was there.”

“My plans for the holiday, you know, hang out with family, eat a lot of food. Really just going to try enjoy the people I’m with and take some time off for myself.”

Wolfgang (my little brother)

“The time that you get to spend with your family, And I like that I get a break from school. I’m probably not going to do something productive.”

(just because, I asked him twice, enjoy)

“My favorite thing about the holidays, is that I get a break, and on Christmas, the time you spend with your family, and the Lord and Savoir Jesus himself, Gods only son who was sent down upon us humans. He was lifted on the cross, and he was crucified for our sins.”

Becky 

“I really like getting presents, I also love baking and cooking, seeing my family together, like we’re not fighting. I wanted to save up money to see my dad this Holiday break.”

Terri 

“I am Terri, my favorite part of the holidays is eating food, and I’m not doing much for the holidays, thank you Sir.”

 

 

I have been attending CNYC (City Core Neighborhood Youth Coop) for 3 to 4 years since 2015. I went to main school prior to my arrival to CNYC after struggling to stay in class and t hat is when I discovered CNYC. I have learned an extreme amount after becoming a Youth and have met such amazing and kind people, I also attended some of their classes that other Youth go to although I much preferred to work in their Wood Shop where I learned how to construct items such as picture frames, stools, benches, fences, drums, bedside lamps, cabinets, yoga blocks, etc. I spent most of my time in the Wood Shop where my mentor and close friend Mike Fulop taught me everything he knows and took me on various outings to help our community, via doing yard work, repairing fences, installing new windows, doors, and dropping items built in the shop off to people who had paid for them. I enjoyed working and was more than happy to help around The Core and participated in as much programming as possible. The Youth and Staff are always so friendly and outgoing I have grown to love attending CNYC every day I just can’t seem to get enough of the place and adore sharing laughs with my fellow Youth and Staff and going on field trips with them. If anyone were to ask me about CNYC and tell me that they are thinking of attending there I’d say: “Go for it.” Because it truly is a safe Haven for new youth, they have so much to offer our community that other places don’t and that is why I believe CNYC is a great place to learn and grow.