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Featured Initiatives

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Creation Community Grants Program

Creation is a multi-level funding program that supports strengths-based, community-focused and youth-led projects taking place in communities across Canada.

Grassroots youth groups/collectives (comprised of Indigenous youth ages 15-29) are eligible to apply for funding to support community programs and projects while receiving innovative mentorship, training and capacity-building opportunities.

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Indigenous Youth Policy School

The Indigenous Youth Policy School (IYPS) provides space for Indigenous youth (aged 18-29) to engage with peers through interactive sessions on a local and national level.

The School is a tuition-free program with no academic or professional requirements. Youth can be at any level of learning and understanding about policy (brand new to policy, or with a baseline); we will help ensure everyone starts at the same place.

Culture & Wellness Programming

Our Culture & Wellness programs are dedicated to creating spaces for Indigenous youth that nurture cultural connection and embody the concept of (w)holistic wellness.

Programming is focused on Traditional Knowledge sharing, storytelling, land-based knowledges, earth-working and arts-based workshops and events. 

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Solidarity Programming

Our Solidarity Programming offers a diverse leadership experience through built networks, relationships, and skills-based workshops.

Our Solidarity Programs offer a communal space for Indigenous, Black, and Settlers of Colour youth to share their individual connections to their homelands, experience wellness activities and self-care strategies to navigate the complexities of place-based relationships and responsibilities.

Our Vision

We envision a future

where Indigenous youth are empowered and connected as dynamic leaders in vibrant and thriving communities.

Learn more about who we are.

EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Blank as Advocacy | ‘Language as Advocacy’ Panel

July 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Grant Writing Workshop Part 2: How to write a project summary

July 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Pride x Indigenous History Month Book Club

July 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Grant Writing 101

July 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT