DTL Over the years
It’s always a pleasuring hearing from youth, and at DTL 2025 we had the opportunity to learn from some of our youth creating change in their communities.
DTL creates a unique opportunity for youth, adult allies, and staff to connect with their peers and also each other.
DTL 2023 was a return to our roots – set in an outdoor nature setting at the Ecology Retreat Centre.
In 2022, DTL took on a choose-your-own adventure approach to developing skills and participating in discussions. Attendees came together to highlight and uncover their own superpowers.
DTL 2021 connected youth and adult allies virtually from all across the province in a 4-day online program. We opened each day with a grounding session, and held space for all types of sessions, from personal wellness to focusing on our local communities
DTL 2020 was like no other year – it was an 8-week virtual program where we explored boundaries, healthy relationships, and learned advocacy skills.
DTL Swag has always been important! Although we’ve had some fails in the past this year was a hit, everyone loved the Bandanas at DTL 2019.
The Talent Not Required Show is always a fun and memorable night! DTL 2018 was no different – one performance turned into a giant dance party!
Our founder Cath Dyer, joined us at DTL 2017 – here she is opening our circle weaving in our history to connect to our present and future
Youth apprentices are a staple of DTL, they are youth from our network who volunteer on the hosting team to ensure the event meets the needs of youth in our network. These are our apprentices for DTL 2016!
The hosting team are the holders of DTL, they set the intention and energy each year and set out to create a retreat that is deeply meaningful for our youth and adult allies – this is the DTL 2014 Hosting Team!
Our Orangeville group Shed the Light’s 2012 Group Presentation – group share backs are a staple of DTL, each year our groups get to share the incredible work they accomplished to learn and celebrate each other!
Fun Fact about DTL 2010: In 2010, our annual youth engagement summer training retreat was rebranded as Disable the Label. Youth from The New Mentality group at Central Toronto Youth Services coined the slogan Disable the Label.
