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Five outstanding Yukon youth recognized in awards ceremony
August 19, 2016 WHITEHORSE—Yukon Commissioner Doug Phillips and Deputy Premier Elaine Taylor today presented the Outstanding Youth Achievement Award (OYAA) to five young Yukoners. Brandon Butler, Monica Johnson, Kwasen Reid, Gordon Rhys Watson and Asia Winter-Sinnott were selected for the award for exceptional contributions to their communities. “This year’s award winners are great ambassadors and […]
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Read MoreYoung Inuit artists from Cape Dorset unveil mural about climate change in Montreal – CBC
Aug 09, 2016 ‘I’m going to remember this for a long time,’ says 14-year-old artist Saaki Nuna A group of young artists from Cape Dorset have left their mark on the walls of Montreal, with a massive colourful mural that speaks about the impact of climate change on Inuit. The mural on Rue Ontario East […]
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Mentoring and First Nations Youth – Big Brothers Big Sisters
Credits: Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada Published on Jul 8, 2016 First nations people experience major depression at twice the national average. Suicide rates are five to seven times higher for First Nations youth than for non-Aboriginal youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada is working with aboriginal youth to improve health and well-being through […]
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United Church Youth Teach About Reconciliation
Credits: fncaringsociety Published on Jul 8, 2016 Children and youth have a voice and can teach others about reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the importance of culturally-based equity for Aboriginal young people and communities. This vignette draws upon the experiences of Katelyn and Sarah to illustrate the process of reconciliation (truth telling, acknowledging, […]
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First Nations Youth Summit on Wellness – Youth Leading and Empowering Youth
First Nations Youth Summit on Wellness – Youth Leading and Empowering Youth July 10, 2016 (Niagara Falls, ON) – The inaugural Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National First Nation Youth Summit on Wellness gathered today under the theme of the Thunderbird, a symbol that represents healing and renewal. First Nations youth from many territories identified […]
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Bridge the Digital Divide for Aboriginal Youth with OLPC Canada
Credits: OLPCCanada Published on Jun 21, 2016 Become a partner of One Laptop per Child Canada and help to bridge the digital divide for Aboriginal youth. We provide Indigenous students with access to 21st century educational tools in classrooms and community hubs nationwide. www.olpccanada.com Have a video, podcast or story you would like featured here […]
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Your Journey Begins with Elder Gerry Oldman
Credits: Indigenous Youth Wellness Published on Apr 13, 2016 Lesson 1: Elder Gerry Oldman welcomes youth to the program! Cuystwi is a free online youth wellness quest for Indigenous youth ages 13 to 15 in BC. The 24 interactive and video-based lessons in the program cover topics including: celebrating our cultures, identity strengthening, learning about […]
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Read MoreYouth programming to be included in new Sarah Steele facility
April 5, 2016 WHITEHORSE—An expanded youth program will be available at the new Sarah Steele facility to provide counselling, drug and alcohol treatment and detoxification for young people. “Specific youth services have been identified as a priority by Yukoners,” Minister of Health and Social Services Mike Nixon said. “We are working with various partners to […]
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Read MoreSpread the Word: #inuujunga
Last year, you used #inuujunga or #iaminuk to share stories or photos demonstrating why Inuit are awesome — you did it 6,400 times! This year, as we approach Nov. 1, the 44th anniversary of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and Nov. 7, Inuit Day, which recognizes the work of the Inuit Circumpolar Council, let’s see if we can keep the momentum […]
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Read MoreNunavut Youth Ambassador Program – 2016 Arctic Winter Games
October 28, 2015 The Sport and Recreation division of the Department of Community and Government Services is looking for enthusiastic and active Nunavut youth to be ambassadors and volunteers for the 2016 Arctic Winter Games hockey events in Iqaluit.The Nunavut Youth Ambassador Program is open to Nunavut youth between 16-23 years of age. To be […]
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