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Capital Power and the CFL celebrate season wrap-up and $30,000 donation for Indigenous Youth Roots
November 26, 2025 Partnership surrounding Truth and Reconciliation highlighted by fan support through New Era sideline collection sales EDMONTON, Alberta – Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (“Capital Power”) and the Canadian Football League (“CFL”) are proud to celebrate a successful 2025 season partnership to honour, empower and strengthen connections with Indigenous communities across Canada through […]
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New Kickstand funding supports youth mental health
Oct 16, 2025 Kickstand, a not-for-profit organization supporting youth mental health, is receiving funding to expand in-person and online care so youth can have more good days. Alberta’s government is focused on building better futures for children and youth, including through early intervention initiatives. This includes partnering with Kickstand, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to youth […]
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Calgary opens its first Indigenous Youth Centre – Alberta Native News
September 30, 2025 (ANNews) – “Children are our communities’ future” is a teaching often given by the elders and leaders of Turtle Island. It is offered as an enduring truth and a guiding principle – a reminder of our responsibility to the future generations. Calgary has taken a meaningful step towards this vision. By opening […]
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U of A receiving $5 million to bolster programs for Indigenous youth – 89.3 The Raven
Sep 10, 2025 The University of Alberta is one of 30 organizations sharing in a targeted $235-million donation by the Mastercard Foundation to support the exceptional contributions of organizations that are elevating Indigenous youth leadership and transforming post-secondary education with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. “This investment by Mastercard Foundation will advance the University […]
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Inquiry into suicides of 4 Indigenous teens says fear of child welfare system barrier to care – CBC
Aug 27, 2025 ‘Fear of the system’ pervasive among First Nations families, advocate says An investigation into the suicide deaths of four teens in Alberta warns that fear of the child welfare system among Indigenous families is a dangerous barrier to care for First Nations children in crisis. The public fatality inquiry, led by Judge […]
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Nîkânîw indigenous Youth Leadership Program – CFWE
Jul 23, 2025 Nîkânîw – one who leads the way in Cree. the Nîkânîw Indigenous Youth Leadership Program is a combination of ‘teachings and guidance of indigenous Elders and Leaders with an aquatic pre-employment program for indigenous youth’. The broad and versatile 2-year program offers a sense of community, develops leadership skills, and equips individuals […]
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Summer camps teach Indigenous youth the FUNdamentals of business – Pipestone Flyer
Bears Lair Youth Dream Camps have facilitated 54 camps The land and water heal us in every single way. Even just being out on the land, being in the fresh air, and exercising heals us as mental wellness,” shared Geena Jackson, creator of Bears Lair TV and co-founded Bears Lair Youth Dream Camps with her […]
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Kickstand youth hub now includes the West Edmonton Primary Care Network on site
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 02, 2025 Starting June 4, Kickstand Edmonton operated by YMCA of Northern Alberta will now offer primary healthcare services for youth at its free youth wellness services hub located in West Edmonton Mall. Young people aged 11–25 can visit Kickstand to access free and confidential mental health counselling, Indigenous wellness services, peer […]
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Indigenous youth gather – The Spec
May 15 , 2025 The Kickstand Drayton Valley Youth Hub partnered with several local organizations to host an Indigenous Youth Conference on May 7. The Kickstand Drayton Valley Youth Hub partnered with several local organizations to host an Indigenous Youth Conference on May 7. Johanna Shaw, the program coordinator for the Youth Hub, says Shannon […]
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Spark Indigenous Youth Conference Kicks Off inside Edmonton Expo – CFWE
Mar 20, 2025 The 2025 Spark Indigenous Youth Conference is officially underway at the Edmonton Expo Centre, bringing together 200 Indigenous youth from Alberta, Manitoba, B.C., and Saskatchewan. With 55 exhibitors on site to inspire the next generation through networking, workshops, and cultural connections, fostering leadership and opportunity for Indigenous youth across Western Canada. Karen […]
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