Heather L. Ramey

National youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman recites her inaugural poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)

January 26, 2021

Poet Amanda Gorman’s take on love as legacy points to youth’s power to shape future generations

Heather Lawford, Bishop's University; Heather L. Ramey, Brock University, and Jessica Riddell, Bishop's University

The first national youth poet laureate in the United States taps into the power of generativity, a concept that refers to creating a legacy that lasts beyond our lifetimes to shape future generations.

Young people stand on the steps of the Alberta legislature during the climate strike in Edmonton in 2019. Youth are often seen as problems rather than as people who are creating solutions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken

February 23, 2020

What we don’t understand about young people’s motivations

Heather Lawford, Bishop's University and Heather L. Ramey, Brock University

Young people are often seen as lacking but research shows they’re motivated by their concern for future generations.

In this Oct. 31, 2018 photo, students dance atop a bus to music during a Vote for Our Lives rally at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

December 2, 2018

Why we should pay attention to the power of youth

Heather L. Ramey, Brock University; Heather Lawford, Bishop's University, and Linda Rose-Krasnor, Brock University

Young people have the right, the skills and the numbers to make a difference in politics and society in North America and beyond. Their voices, energy and vision contribute to a healthy democracy.

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