Photo: What it’s like to grow up in foster care: youth speak out

Youth and organizers involved in the Youth Speak Out advocacy workshop pose for a photo at Iqaluit’s youth group home Dec. 30. Eight youth participated in the workshop, held by the Adoption Council of Canada, to connect with each other, share stories and offer advice on how to improve the lives of youth in care. “A lot of trauma and negative memories could have been prevented with more follow-ups by social workers,” said participant Rachel Michael, 19. “If we’re not at the table making decisions, how are they really helping us?” Read more about the workshop later on Nunatsiaqonline.ca. (PHOTO BY THOMAS ROHNER)