Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research

The Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research (CIPR)

prioritizes youth policy development and research to support Indigenous youth in advancing their vision of meaningful reconciliation.

Through a wide range of programs and initiatives, CIPR creates space for new leadership and provides tools and resources to empower Indigenous youth to create impactful change.

Programs and Initatives

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Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2024
Following up our 2019 National Youth Reconciliation Barometer, the Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2024 engaged solely with Indigenous youth to better understand how they envision their own empowerment and futures through exploring themes like culture, wellness, education, meaningful work, solidarity and reconciliation. Through this project, we engaged with 1,125 Indigenous youth from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
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Policy School
Indigenous Youth Policy School Indigenous Youth Policy School (IYPS) provides space for Indigenous youth ages 18-29 to engage with peers through interactive sessions on a local and national level. [...]
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Indigenous Youth Advocacy Week
Advocacy Week provides Indigenous youth with opportunities to connect with government leaders and policymakers to share their ideas, visions, and priorities on a range of key issues.
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#LandBackLeaders Journal
An online journal showcasing the thoughts, opinions, and work of Indigenous youth across this country we call Canada. Read our first Issue below! Issue 1 - Canadian Federal Election 2021 [...]
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Co-Development of Distinctions-Based Health Legislation
Throughout October and November of 2021, CRE hosted a Policy Hackathon, Sharing Circles, and circulated a survey to gather Indigenous youth's stories, criticisms, and hopes about healthcare reform in Canada. [...]
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Indigenous Youth Mental Wellness Policy Hackathon – July 2022
What is a Hackathon? A Policy Hackathon is an event where teams are given a case study outlining a policy problem and given a limited amount of time to [...]

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IYR Explains Series

IYR Explains – Federal Voting Records
In this IYR Explains, we will be breaking down the voting record of each major federal political party on bills that strongly impact Indigenous youth and their communities from roughly the last 40 years. Most of the bills we are highlighting are bills specific to Indigenous peoples and communities, while some are key bills that impact everyone – like ones related to childcare or pharmacare access.

IYR Explains: Canada’s Major Federal Political Parties

In this edition of IYR Explains, we’re breaking down each of Canada's major federal political parties and their past commitments and stances on Indigenous rights.

IYR Explains: Bill C-61 First Nations Clean Water Act

In this edition of IYR Explains, we’re breaking down Bill C-61: First Nations Clean Water Act.

IYR Explains: Budget 2024

In this edition of IYR Explains, we’re breaking down the 2024 Budget.

IYR Explains – Bill C-29: National Council for Reconciliation Act

In this edition of IYR Explains, we’re breaking down Bill C-29.

The Rundown

The Rundown-Winter Wrap-Up Edition 2024
Welcome to The Rundown! Whether you are interested in politics or trying to dismantle colonialism and heteropatriarchy, we are here to help you understand what politicians do.

The Rundown-Issue 13 (Fall 2024)

Welcome to The Rundown! Whether you are interested in politics or trying to dismantle colonialism and heteropatriarchy, we are here to help you understand what politicians do.

The Rundown-Issue 12 (Spring 2024)

Welcome to The Rundown! Whether you are interested in politics or trying to dismantle colonialism and heteropatriarchy, we are here to help you understand what politicians do.