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Brila is an educational charity committed to inspiring young people through philosophical dialogue and creative projects. Our creativity camps, clubs and workshops encourage children and teens to wonder aloud about life's big questions then share their ideas and creative works in their very own zines and digital publications. If you've got original, quirky, caring brains, Brila's philocreation™ projects are for you!
Just because we're in isolation, it doesn't mean we can't have... adventures in our mind!
Learn more about our work in our About Us section!
Brila was a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget. The workshop has changed my outlook on life and instilled new light on my hobby, photography. I truly believe that your organization is unique.
—Nicholas, participant
You introduce children to a more human type of reflective thinking. By addressing issues like freedom, discrimination and animal treatment, you help us as parents to educate better human beings.
—Maria Alejandra & Fernando, parents
Brila taught me about what I want in my life & what I want out of life.
—Dezai, participant
Learning to ask questions and to explore many answers is invaluable. It was good for me as a parent to be reminded to let my daughter figure out what she thinks for herself.
—Lisa, parent
Brila showed me that I was very restricted in the way I thought, and that there's many things I never wondered about that I now think about a lot.
—Jamie, participant
I think your organization's approach is unique and fresh, and offers a critical aspect of life learning that is often missing in the conventional school curriculum.
—Bayo, parent
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We only send our online digests a half dozen times per year—we vow not to clog your inbox!
Because most young people are natural philosophers! They're already thinking meaningfully about what puzzles, worries and enthralls them. The Philosophy for Children (P4C) educational model that Brila uses through its philocreation™ approach recognizes this love of thinking and offers kids inspiring ways to get quizzical. Learn all about the P4C movement!
Invite us to your class or host one of our programs! Brila travels to schools, libraries, community centres, festivals, art studios, parks―in short, wherever curious, caring minds are seeking inspiration. Plus we'll make sure we meet your learning goals. Live far away? Make a zine with us remotely! Intrigued? Find out more!
Download some great resources for getting started doing philosophy with kids, courtesy of our fantastic advisory board! From background primers on inquiry and facilitation to stimulus materials and creative exercises that inspire fascinating philosophical dialogue, we've got you covered. Check out our current tools!
Philosophy, it's child's play!
Concordia University, Video Featurette
Brila kids learning how to think for themselves
CBC Montreal News, Video Featurette
Brila on CKUT 90.3 FM
Brila on CBC's Ideas
Radio Canada International, Feature
Radio Canada International, Interview
ARTICLES
- CBC
- "Playdoh's republic: Children as natural philosophers"
- Le Devoir
- "Little philosophers, big thinkers"
- CBC
- "Are kids ever too young to learn about philosophy?"
- UQAM
- "The Brila Experience: Philosophy for children and creativity"
- Concordia
- "Critical thinking for kids"
- "Camp connects kids with ideas"
- "Winter camp encourages children to think for themselves"
- "Kids think deeply, create at camp run at Concordia"
- Enable Education
- "Celebrate International Children's Day with Brila!"
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Oh, you generous thing! If you are willing and able, we'd love your support, whether through a donation of funds or equipment:
Click on the payment platform of your choice to make a secure online donation:
Donations can also be made by cheque payable to "Brila" and mailed to: PO Box 47535, RPO Plateau Mont-Royal, Montreal, Quebec, H2H 2S8. Thank you!
Brila is a registered charity (#82689 1251 RR0001) and non-for-profit organization under the Canada Revenue Agency. Our organization is nonpartisan and will not advocate any particular religious, political or moral views. The views expressed in Brila's digital magazines are strictly those of our participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the organization and our staff. Our online digests are sent through our mailing list only a half dozen times per year—we vow not to clog your inbox. All the photos on this website are of our participants—no stock images here! The contents of this site should not be reproduced, captured or otherwise used without our expressed permission.
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