What We Do
We examine and support youth wellbeing on a complex planet
The Young Lives Research Laboratory houses Dr. Kate Tilleczek’s Canada Research Chair team and program of research. At Young Lives, we examine intersections of education and wellbeing during a time in which modern societies marginalize too many of our young people. We work across three integrated clusters of research and development with, by, and for young people
Our Research Clusters
Youth Wellbeing & the Digital Age
We examine the folds and influences of the digital age on young people over time, place, and culture to better understand the deep paradox they encounter
learn moreEducation & Research with/by/for Youth
We seek to better understand and re-design education that is with, for, and by young people as based in culture, context, and kindness.We seek to better understand and re-design education that is with, for, and by young people as based in culture, context, and kindness.
learn moreYouth Wellbeing & the Anthropocene
We investigate various holistic models of wellbeing to understand how youth navigate their wellbeing and thus better support pressing health, social, and environmental concerns.
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