b'relaxing paint night. In another session, Akwesasne Elder Emmy Mitchell guided the participants through meditation exercises and shared teachings on the intuitive abilities to heal ourselves. I think a big part of the success was a fact that it was designed by youth, for youth, says Logan. OFNYPC members are living through the exact same difficulties as the young people in our communities. They are seeing the gaps and are taking it [upon] themselves to develop solutions and initiatives to respond to these needs. They realize the importance of continued youth engage-ment in virtual spaces in the absence of physical connection.Taylor Tom, 22, a member of Naotkamegwanning First Nation in northwestern Ontario, was another special guest at a town hall. Tom plays for Vermonts Norwich University in the NCAA Division III WomensIce Hockey.Tom spoke about her experiences attending a U.S. university during the pandemic and achieving her goals of playing hockey and pursuingher education.The town halls were an excellent experience for myself to speak to other youth across Ontario. This allowed me to share my story and experiences to I ssue1 2021C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 27'