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LP Building Solutions Partners With Outland Youth Employment Program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 20, 2023) – LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has announced a partnership with the Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP), a cornerstone initiative of Canadian-based nonprofit Dexterra Community Initiatives, which manages a national network of innovative education, training and work opportunities for high school-aged Indigenous youth. “LP’s […]

by ahnationtalk on April 20, 202362 Views

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74% of youth in care in Alberta are Indigenous. Here’s what 2 of them had to say – CBC

Apr 02, 2023 ‘I strive to this day just to live a normal life,’ said Jesse Koenig, 28 A new underground magazine circulating in Edmonton is sharing stories from youth in care — in their own words. Zine & Heard, edited by youth advocate Penny Frazier, shares stories, art, tattoos and more from former youth […]

by ahnationtalk on April 3, 202318 Views

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Indigenous youth blazing trails at Canmore Nordic Centre – Okotoks Today

“We hope the impact is that Indigenous youth feel comfortable accessing space in their communities,” said Jennifer MacPherson, Spirit North regional director. BOW VALLEY – About 40 students from Morley Community School, Exshaw School and Lawrence Grassi Middle School are leaving their mark at the Canmore Nordic Centre each week. The Spirit North Ski Team, […]

by ahnationtalk on February 24, 202323 Views

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Actua and Forward Summit Partner to Welcome and Make Space for Indigenous Youth in Conversations Around Economic Reconciliation

January 19, 2023 Forward Summit, Canada’s premiere event for advancing reconciliation, is partnering with Actua, a leading STEM outreach organization, to empower and make space for Indigenous youth in the discussion on economic reconciliation and the role they will play in meeting the growing demand for a greater Indigenous presence in the Canadian economy. This […]

by ahnationtalk on January 20, 202352 Views

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Iiyika’kimaat youth group works to create space for Indigenous knowledge, one ribbon skirt at a time – Calgary Journal

October 30, 2022 ‘My favorite thing that I have learned through this youth program is respect. Respect for myself and respect for all others around me’ As Canada’s Indigenous population continues to reclaim its lost culture and identity, a Blackfoot youth group named Iiyika’kimaat hosts cultural workshops to help spread that restored knowledge to the […]

by ahnationtalk on October 31, 2022116 Views

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AB Government: Helping youth be the VOICE against gender-based violence

The Valuable Opportunities to Inspire Change through Empowerment (VOICE) program is helping to chip away at the root causes of gender-based violence, one mentor at a time. Through the program, professional athletes connect with young Albertans through high schools and community groups to face gender-based violence head on. They use their platform to inspire youth […]

by ahnationtalk on September 26, 202275 Views

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Alberta RCMP host Soaring Eagles Indigenous Youth Camp – CFWE

The camp introduces Indigenous youth to a career in law enforcement, emergency response and community involvement On Friday, Aug. 12, Indigenous leaders, representatives from the province, RCMP employees, as well as family and friends gathered to congratulate 28 Indigenous youth as they paraded outside the Alberta RCMP Headquarters for the Soaring Eagles Indigenous Youth Camp 2022 graduation. The camp is […]

by ahnationtalk on August 26, 202283 Views

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Alberta RCMP host first Soaring Eagles Indigenous Youth Camp since 2019

On Friday, Aug. 12, Indigenous leaders, representatives from the province, RCMP employees, as well as family and friends gathered to congratulate 28 Indigenous youth as they paraded outside the Alberta RCMP Headquarters for the Soaring Eagles Indigenous Youth Camp 2022 graduation. Last held in 2019, the camp is designed to simulate the same physical and intellectual training regular members receive in […]

by ahnationtalk on August 15, 202283 Views

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AB Government: Taking action to support children and youth

By addressing the 10 recommendations made by the Child and Youth Well-being Report, this plan includes supports available now and new steps Alberta’s government is taking to support both the short-term and long-term well-being of children and youth. New actions include: Expanding of mental health and behavioural supports in schools to prevent health challenges before […]

by ahnationtalk on June 1, 2022111 Views

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Alberta First Nation building Indigenous-led youth group home – CTV News

May 30, 2022 A new Indigenous-led youth group home is being built west of Edmonton at the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. Once completed, the group home will serve kids aged five to 17 with the goal of keeping Indigenous children in care in the First Nation community at a facility that has a traditional knowledge […]

by ahnationtalk on May 31, 2022110 Views

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