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February 2025

19th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit

The 19th Annual Summit filled the auditorium with young people, educators, and partners for workshops, panels, and performances.

The 19th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit continued Canvas Institute's signature gathering — a full auditorium of young people, educators, artists, and partners for a day of workshops, panels, resources, and performances.

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A wide overhead view shows a panel discussion and a full auditorium at the summit.
A packed auditorium listens to a panel conversation.
A large audience fills an auditorium during the 19th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit.
Students participate in a small-group workshop during the summit.
A summit breakout workshop.
Young people and community members applaud during an auditorium session.
A performer speaks into a microphone while engaging students in the auditorium.
A live performance connects with students.

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