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Thomas Fossold Wins MNO Youth Council Leadership Award
September 4, 2024 The Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council (MNOYC) is proud to announce Thomas Fossold as this year’s recipient of the Youth Leadership Award, recognizing his exceptional dedication to preserving Métis culture and inspiring his peers. Thomas is a proud Métis youth leader whose influence and commitment have left a lasting mark on […]
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Read More‘It is still happening’: Advocates say death of Indigenous youth must spur change at Halton children’s aid – The Hamilton Spectator
Aug. 28, 2024 Twelve-year-old boy died in care of the Halton agency in 2022 The Halton Children’s Aid Society (CAS) must change the way it treats Indigenous children in the wake of the alleged murder of a 12-year-old boy under its care, say members of a collective of advocates and elders. “We need to continue to […]
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Read MoreCall for nominations for the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Youth Prize!
August 28, 2024 The 2025 prize cycle is open! Submit your nomination by February 24, 2025. Learn more about submitting your nomination here. You could win the funding you need to bring your project to life! Arctic Inspiration Youth Prize – Up to seven teams with members 30 years of age or younger will be […]
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Read MoreNew plans this fall for Indigenous youth seeking future in agriculture – Anishinabek News
August 26, 2024 CORBEIL—First Nations Agriculture and Finance Ontario (FNAFO) has a new program to help Indigenous youth choose agriculture as a career. As the number of people farming decreases, the number of Indigenous people farming is increasing. Statistics Canada reports that since 2016, Indigenous people farming has risen 6 per cent; 16,705 Indigenous people […]
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Read MoreYouth Leadership Camp empowers at-risk Indigenous youth at Birch Island – The Hamilton Spectator
Aug. 22, 2024 BIRCH ISLAND—The UCCM Anishinaabe Youth Leadership Camp, held at the Rainbow Lodge At Sunshine Alley, has become a beacon of hope and transformation for at-risk Indigenous youth aged 13 to 17. Over the course of six days, participants engage in a unique blend of leadership development, cultural teachings and mentorship, all aimed […]
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Read MoreAnishinabek Nation’s Indigenous Traditional Games camp connects youth to traditional knowledge – Anishinabek News
August 21, 2024 FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — The Anishinabek Nation’s Indigenous Traditional Games camp was a hit with a group of children and parents on Aug. 17-18 in Fort William First Nation. The camp featured teachings about lacrosse and other traditional games for Indigenous youth aged seven to 12-years-old on Aug. 17 in the […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory – Government of Canada supports opportunities for Indigenous youth in the aerospace sector
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario August 19, 2024 The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of opportunities for Indigenous youth and communities in the aerospace sector. A media availability will follow the in-person announcement. Please […]
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Read MoreStatement by the Prime Minister on International Youth Day
August 12, 2024 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Youth Day: “The federal government is making life better and fairer for younger Canadians – so our leaders of tomorrow can get ahead today. On this International Youth Day, we are moving forward and building a better future for young Canadians. […]
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Read MoreInternational Youth Day: Amplifying Indigenous Youth Voices
International Youth Day: Amplifying Indigenous Youth Voices Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is proud to join the global community in celebrating International Youth Day 2024. This year’s theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” highlights the important role of youth in harnessing digital technologies to drive […]
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Read MoreMNO Youth Leadership Conference 2024
July 31, 2024 Thank you for attending the 8th annual Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Leadership Conference. The Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council has opted to focus this year’s conference themes around La Tayr: Strengthening Métis Kinship with the Land. Youth will have the opportunity to participate in a dynamic lineup of workshops and […]
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