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This year we’ve been continually reminded of the power of community to come together, care for each other, build networks... -
Sagkeeng Youth Group partnered with Sagkeeng Anicinabe High School to create Gitigandaawiin, a solar-powered 3-season Greenhouse that is run by... -
To highlight the work CREation Grantees are doing in their communities, the CREation Community Grants Team sends out Q&A... -
Featuring Creation Grantees responses from Logan, Talitha, and Ray of the Inspiring Indigenous Youth Success Conference. -
After 4 years of thoughtful, caring, and innovative leadership, our board of directors share that our "Executive Auntie" will be... -
Indigenous Youth Roots joins humanitarian, civil society, faith and labour organizations in calling for a ceasefire. -
In June 2021, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act received Royal Assent and immediately came... -
In this edition of IYR Explains, we’re breaking down Bill C-29. -
Our team is thrilled to introduce our new name and brand and share a bit about the journey that got... -
CONTENT WARNING: This edition of CRE Explains discusses colonialism and land displacement in the context of housing and homelessness. Please... -
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The BIPOC2COP Project is a peer-support initiative, by and for BIPOC youth, launched in 2021 as a resource for Indigenous... -
CONTENT WARNING: This edition discusses colonialism and land displacement in the context of housing and homelessness, as well as the... -
Safe Water Studios is a not-for-profit organization created in 2019 to support Indigenous youth artists and clean water solutions. We... -
Daughters of the Land is an Indigenous non-profit organization whose mission is to provide women, children of all ages, and... -
The Foundation exists to ensure cultural documentation and promote the involvement of youth and Elders in cultural activities. We strive... -
Our project is Season two of our podcast Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees. Season 2 is titled: “Colonialism Around... -
Future Artistic Minds is an affirming space where youth can explore and develop their creative practice. Having access to mentorship,... -
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We are so excited to formally announce CRE’s newest Board members: Alec Carton Corrine Card Khalid Haddad (Treasurer) Michael Lickers Rebecca Wong (Secretary) Saige Girouard Each of... -
Our grassroots youth group has organized and run a Meals on Wheels Program for Elders for the past two years.... -
For immediate release: November 7th, 2022 OTTAWA- CRE is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Gore Mutual Insurance Company (Gore Mutual)...
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Waterways is an Indigenous-led non-profit based out of Winnipeg. We run land-based programming for Indigenous youth mainly surrounding canoeing. We... -
Since February 2022, our CREation Community Grants Team has been sending out Q&A forms to CREation Grantees to capture their... -
Whether you’re interested in politics (the drama, the intrigue!), looking for ways to dismantle settler-colonial-hetero-patriarchy, or just confused about what... -
Since February 2022, our CREation Community Grants Team has been sending out Q&A forms to CREation Grantees to capture their... -
CRE is thrilled to announce that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) has committed $12.5M in funding over two... -
Whether you’re interested in politics (the drama, the intrigue!), looking for ways to dismantle settler-colonial-hetero-patriarchy, or just confused about what... -
In February 2022, our CREation Community Grants team sent out a Q&A form to 2021 CREation grantees to capture their... -
Shawish is a virtual Indigenous marketplace whose mission is to help Indigenous businesses thrive across North America. Within the online... -
The Throne Speech marks the beginning of the new parliamentary session – it means that everyone elected during the last... -
La CRE a été désignée comme l’un des meilleurs employeurs du Grand Toronto ! C’est un grand honneur. CRE a été... -
This is a resource list for Indigenous youth who are dealing with a range of emotions on July 1, so-called... -
CRE is seeking new members for our Board of Directors for 2022-2025! We are looking for people who are available between... -
CONTENT WARNING: This edition of CRE Explains discusses climate disasters, land pollution, and environmental racism. Please call Hope for Wellness... -
StrategicPlan_2022Download Plain Text Version Here, Screen Reader Accessible Download Read more about CRE’s values and commitment to accountability here.
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What are they and why do they work? As we continue to find new ways to make space for Indigenous youth... -
Whether you’re interested in politics (the drama, the intrigue!), looking for ways to dismantle settler-colonial-hetero-patriarchy, or just confused about what... -
Revitalizing Our Sustenance Project (ROSP) is an Indigenous youth-led program to help provide Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth opportunities to learn... -
Toronto Guardian’s Chiara Di Lena spoke with Director of Community Relations and Solidarity Shanese Steele about a future where Indigenous...
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Our group consists of three leaders: Trevor (Songwriter), Nic (Videographer), and Theo (Producer). We are all musicians, but our specialties... -
On behalf of the Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) Board of Directors, we arethrilled to announce the appointment of Hillory Tenute... -
The Ketegaunseebee Food Sovereignty Project is led by Aaron Jones and Angela Belleau of Garden River First Nation. The idea... -
Budget at a Glance In this issue of CRE Explains, we break down some of the Budget 2022 investments that will impact... -
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Winter is the time for storytelling in many Native communities, but we have been kept apart for the past two... -
Seeds In Motion presents ‘Winter Legends Series.’ Remember to attend with a cousin, relative, youth or aunty, bring the family...
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Whether you’re interested in politics (the drama, the intrigue!), looking for ways to dismantle settler-colonial-hetero-patriarchy, or just confused about what... -
TLDR: Our team of policy nerds + grassroots community leaders will support young movers and shakers in their advocacy work.... -
We’ve put together a list of incredible Indigenous-made gifts for the season! Browse the Afro-Indigenous, First Nation, Métis & Inuit owned businesses by category.... -
In July 2020, the Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) received reports of inappropriate behaviour by senior leadership and on September 1,...
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“Indigenous women don’t need a voice. We need more microphones.”–Connie Walker, host of the CBC News podcast, Missing & Murdered. November... -
A central focus on Indigenous-led policy co-development, the Innovation Hub seeks to foster positive,meaningful and reciprocal engagement initiatives with various...
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Across the country, young Indigenous artists are beading and using their platforms to support the continuation of their culture and... -
We are so excited to welcome Tawny Allison, Amit Shanbhoug, Jordan Gray, Sandra Gosling, Jorge Garza, Joy Rogers, Megan Logan,... -
What is CRE? CRE is a national Indigenous charity founded by university students, and over the past decade, we have convened...
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This edition of CRE Explains contains content about violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people that may be triggering.... -
CREation is led by an Advisory Circle of 20 Indigenous youth and community members. Advisory Circle members meet five times... -
CBC Host Ismaila Alfa spoke with Director of Community Relations and Solidarity Shanese Steele, Policy and Research Coordinator Tija Hauta... -
Post-Election Debrief With mail-in ballots, advance polls, and final voting on election day, Canadians wound up re-electing another Liberal minority government.As... -
Welcome to the revamped Policy Forecast! Whether you’re interested in politics, looking for ways to dismantle settler-colonial-hetero-patriarchy, or just confused... -
Looking for something to do this Earth Day? While it might be difficult to get out on the land today,... -
Lire en Français Budget at a Glance In this issue of CRE Explains, we’re breaking down some of the Budget 2021 investments... -
CRE’s Policy Forecast is a quarterly roundup of what’s happening in policy – whether that’s at the grassroots or parliamentary... -
En français : CRE’s Policy Forecast is a monthly roundup of what’s happening in policy – whether that’s at the grassroots... -
We are providing this update as a follow-up to the CRE workplace investigation that took place from September 2020 to...
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Stay safe & Create! Learn how to create spoken word and poetry with Jennifer Alicia! This video is part of a... -
Stay safe & create! Learn How to Make Birch Bark Medallions with Saga! This video is part of a Recorded Workshop... -
Stay safe & create! Learn How to Make Digital Art with Mike! This video is part of a Recorded Workshop series... -
En français CRE’s Policy Forecast is a monthly roundup of what’s happening in policy – whether that’s at the grassroots or... -
Following the success of CRE’s inaugural year of the Indigenous Youth Policy School (IYPS), the Indigenous Youth Policy Hackathon was...
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Our intention with this publication is to ensure that these important conversations on inclusion and representation in design education continue... -
This video is part of a Recorded Workshop series put on by CRE’s Indigenous Knowledge and Curriculum department. Every video...
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Stay safe & Create! Learn how to make Porcupine Quill Earrings with Cortez! This video is part of a Recorded Workshop... -
Policy Forecast – Issue 01 (Dec. 2020) Policy Forecast – Issue 02 (Jan. 2021) Français sur page 2 CRE’s Policy Forecast is a... -
Join us on Feb 20 and 27 for a two-part series hosted by one of our National Youth Reconciliation Initiative... -
Stay safe & Create! Learn how to make a face mask with Nichole Leveck & Nazarene Pope! This video is part... -
Policy Forecast – Issue 01 (Dec. 2020) Policy Forecast – Issue 02 (Jan. 2021) Français sur page 2 CRE’s Policy Forecast is a... -
Congratulations to the 2020 cohort of Indigenous Youth Policy School Grads! We are proud of your accomplishments, your effort and... -
Stay safe & Create! Learn how to make a face mask with Nichole Leveck & Nazarene Pope! This video is part...
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Exhibition promotional art created by kaya joan, 2021. In 2020, while many were reeling from the pandemic of COVID-19, we saw... -
Join us on Feb 20 and 27 for a two-part series hosted by one of our National Youth Reconciliation Initiative...
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Policy Forecast – Issue 01 (Dec. 2020) Policy Forecast – Issue 02 (Jan. 2021) Français sur page 2 CRE’s Policy Forecast is a... -
(Closed)Call For New Board Members Form (Applications are now closed) Are you looking for a unique opportunity? Have you been wanting to... -
A series of four healing and understanding based workshops. Designed for Settlers of Colour to challenge ideas of home, nationhood,... -
Congratulations to the 2020 cohort of Indigenous Youth Policy School Grads! We are proud of your accomplishments, your effort and... -
UNDRIP at a Glance The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the United Nations... -
Starting With People Not Policy Check out this UNDRIP Engagement Report that was submitted to Justice Canada. It came out of... -
Issue 01 (Dec. 2020) Français sur page 2 Welcome to CRE’s Policy Forecast! At CRE, we are always looking for ways to empower...
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Written by: Eagleclaw Bunnie Thom Edited by: Raven Spiratos Research lead: Jillian Collins One thing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission taught me was... -
Tansi, Gwe’, Atelihai, Kwékwé, Luu amhl good’y win gya’an, CRE is often in need of Indigenous Language knowledge keepers from all... -
Written by: Jillian Collins What Is It? On October 7, 2020, the highest court in Canada confirmed in R. v. Chouhan that... -
Indigenous-owned businesses reflect their cultural stories, community and nations! These entrepreneurs use traditional knowledge with a contemporary twist. This holiday... -
One thing the Truth and Reconciliation commission taught me was that before fixing a problem you have to be able...
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Slime Making: A small video is made by our art therapist, Amanda Lynx-Amour. A measured package is delivered to each... -
Beading: A small video is made by our Cultural Programs Specialist, Mel Compton. A measured package is delivered to each... -
Written by: Eagleclaw Bunnie Thom Edited by: Raven Spiratos It brings up a tough question, but it has to be asked: What... -
Prepared by Megan Lewis, Naithan Lagace and Hillory Tenute Un mot sur le Discours du Thrône (français sur page 2 ci-bas) What... -
Letter to the Community from CRE August 20, 2020 We are providing this update as a follow-up to last month’s statement from...
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Feather Wrapping & Bundle Making: A small video is made by a respected Traditional Knowledge Keeper and Pipe Carrier, Ryan... -
28 August 2020To our participants, partners, and community: As of today, Max FineDay and CRE have agreed to part ways. As...
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Sharing Stories for Solidarity CRE’s Sharing Stories for Solidarity is a program aimed at creating cross-cultural dialogue on the topics of... -
CRE is excited to jumpstart the Wall to Action Collective , a mural arts and spoken word project in Tkaronto,... -
March 21-27, 2018 (Saskatoon)May 17- 23 (Whitehorse) APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOV 25, 2017 Looking for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth aged 14-17 from the... -
The Canadian Youth Reconciliation Barometer is a new social research study intended to establish benchmark indicators for the state of... -
Happy Nunavut Day! Join us in celebration with CRE’s Nunavut Day (Very) Short Film Festival! The festival features 3-minute long... -
Soapstone Carving: A small video is made by our Cultural Programs Specialist, Mel Compton. A measured package is delivered to...
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