Concerning Community
OpenThis initiative is aimed at non-Indigenous settlers of colour; it will engage participants in concrete discussions around connecting to homelands,…
Programs
Black Indigenous Solidarity Program
OpenFor the 2023-2024 program year, we are refocusing on the development of Black Indigenous Solidarity content that better integrates community…
Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2.0
OpenFollowing up our 2019 National Youth Reconciliation Barometer the Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2.0 will be engaging solely with Indigenous youth to better understand how Indigenous youth envision their own empowerment and futures by exploring everything from culture and wellness to solidarity, reconciliation, and meaningful work. Project activities will be guided by an Advisory Circle and will culminate in a report which can be used to inform policy decisions that impact Indigenous youth and their communities.
Grounded Communities
ClosedGrounded Communities engages youth leaders (aged 18-29) from across the country, building a national network of youth working to realize…
Seeds in Motion
OpenThe Seeds in Motion program provides spaces for youth between 18-29 to learn about culture, grow a community, and explore traditional crafting. It focuses on teachings about plants, medicines, seed saving, and harvesting, hunting practices, lunar cycles, and storytelling. It aims to nurture a space for youth across nations to learn, grow, and connect with one another — in motion.
Words in Motion
OpenThe Words in Motion program provides spaces for youth between 18-29 to reconnect to their traditional languages in an online virtual format. Young language speakers have the opportunity to facilitate an introduction in their Indigenous language to youth peers, creating leadership skills, community building and interaction, and developing their capacity for peer mentorship.
Two Spirit Workshops
OpenWorkshops for Two-Spirit and queer-Indigenous youth aged 18-29, living across Turtle Island to build cultural and social connections through zoom sessions that teach traditional skills, led by Two-Spirit facilitators and knowledge-sharers.
Indigenous Youth Advocacy Week
OpenAdvocacy Week provides Indigenous youth with opportunities to connect with government leaders and policymakers to share their ideas, visions, and…
Indigenous Youth Research Mentorship
ClosedThe Indigenous Youth Research Mentorship program provides Indigenous youth (ages 18-29) with mentorship and guidance from CRE staff to complete…
#LandBackLeaders Journal
ArchiveAn online journal showcasing the thoughts, opinions, and work of Indigenous youth across this country we call Canada. Click on the below issue to read more!
Co-Development of Distinctions-Based Health Legislation
ArchiveThroughout October and November of 2021, CRE hosted a Policy Hackathon, Sharing Circles, and circulated a survey to gather Indigenous…
Indigenous Youth Mental Wellness Policy Hackathon – July 2022
ArchiveCalling all policy learners, leaders and change-making Indigenous youth! Do you find yourself thinking of policies that affect your community and wondering how you would shape them to better serve the community?