Youth Leaders will develop and deliver programming on themes related to:
- global Indigeneity,
- anti-Blackness,
- teaching Black History Month on reserves,
- and what true solidarity can look like.
Project Timeline
- Recruitment/Selection Period: August 2021-September 2021
- Orientation/Training: September 2021-October 2021
- Curriculum Development: October 2021-January 2022
- Program Duration: February 2022- March 2022
Eligibility Checklist
- I am between 18 and 29 years of age;
- I am a permanent resident or citizen of Canada or have Refugee status (a requirement of the project funder);
- I am excited to work in a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth;
- I am motivated to challenge myself and others to learn more about diverse Indigenous histories, cultures and topics as well as the realities of non-Indigenous communities in Canada;
- I want to dispel harmful stereotypes and myths that divide communities on these lands;
- I identify as Black and/or First Nations, Inuit or Métis OR I have some knowledge about First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in my region, with a strong interest in learning more;
- If selected, I take full responsibility to obtain and submit a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to the training (expenses covered by CRE)