Sydney D
Sydney has dedicated nearly 500 hours to community involvement across Ottawa, with a strong focus on Black youth empowerment. She assisted with the Sankofa summer food program at Lisgar, ensuring accessible, culturally relevant meals. Sydney also co-organized Future Paths Network's Black History Month Showcase, celebrating heritage and highlighting Black excellence as backstage manager. Since October 2024, she's volunteered weekly with the OCDSB Black Youth Forum (BYF), mentoring students, connecting them with resources and advocating for culturally relevant learning materials. Through BYF, Sydney partnered with Carleton University to host an academic panel, fostering mentorship and addressing colonial ideologies, demonstrating that Black history is celebrated year-round.
Aidan M - Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Alicia N - Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
Chloe S - Hillcrest High School
Delaila S - Canterbury High School
Esma M - Colonel By Secondary School
Ezio D - John McCrae Secondary School
Fega E - Merivale High School
Hajer Z - A. Y. Jackson Secondary School
Hanna A - Bell High School
Husna M - Adult High School
Lily M - Urban Aboriginal Alternate High School Program
Luna A - Ridgemont High School
Maimoona O - Glebe Collegiate Institute
Mary I - Ridgemont High School
Mehreen H - Cairine Wilson Secondary School
Mina O - Richard Pfaff Alternate
Noor A - Sir Robert Borden High School
Sam A - Ottawa Technical Secondary School
Sana A - Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School
Sydney D - Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Tristan R - Woodroffe High School
Tyler B - Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate Program