Indigenous Youth Roots - IYR

Are you interested in providing feedback on the future of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer programming at Indigenous Youth Roots? We’re looking for input from Indigenous youth (aged 18-29) based in 📍 British Columbia 📍 on how our programming can contribute to a thriving and strong Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer community!

Over the past few months, IYR’s Culture and Wellness team has been hosting a series of virtual community consultations sessions with our partners. Due to gaps identified, we’re specifically looking to engage Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer youth based in BC for this session.

When: Sept 17th from 1-2pm ET (10-11am PT)
Where: Zoom. Register beforehand to receive the link !

Register : https://ow.ly/8QFZ50T4eGz

Summit Outreach and Counselling Inc. was funded by Creation to host a weekly cultural program for Indigenous youth, led by Indigenous youth. Actual activities varied week-to-week, but consisted of cultural activities and opportunities for youth to build connections with each other. 🥰

Learn more from the youth running the project: https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/grantee-highlight-summit-outreach-and-counselling-inc-soup-for-the-soul

Are you an Indigenous, Black and/or POC youth (ages 18-29) who is interested in connecting with other BIPOC youth through solidarity & allyship work aimed at building relationships and connecting with our cultures and identities?
Register for our In Motion program! ✨

This program will take place over the course of 3-4 months and is for BIPOC youth residing in Quebec.

When/Where will this take place?

➡️Phase 1 will entail an in person retreat just outside of Montreal from Jan 12-18th 20205
➡️Phase 2 will involve virtual community engagement, skills building, solidarity & allyship workshops occurring once a week from Feb 5-March 19th 2025

Deadline to apply: August 23rd, 2024, at 12am ET

Register at the link in our bio or below!
https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/in-motion-program-application-form-2024

Are you curious about the latest communications tools and trends? Want to learn about how social media can help you reach key audiences, creatively tell your story and achieve your project goals and objectives? 📈

Join IYR’s communications team for our Communications & Outreach 101 Workshop!💻

This workshop is open and free to anyone, but IYR’s Creation grants are available to small teams (2-3) of Indigenous youth aged 15-29.

Register at the link in our bio and below!✨

Communications & Outreach 101 Workshop - Indigenous Youth Roots This interactive workshop will provide participants with an overview of tools, tips and best practices for communications and outreach.

Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which is dedicated to advocating for and raising awareness of the distinct needs and rights of global Indigenous Peoples.

Today and every day we’re grateful to work with Indigenous youth in so-called Canada, and celebrate Indigenous joy, cultures and achievements around the world.

Ever wanted to learn about the core components of a business plan? Curious to learn more about marketing strategy and financial planning? Join us for our upcoming workshop on Creating Impactful Business Plans!

This workshop is open and free to anyone, but IYR’s Creation grants are available to small teams (2-3) of Indigenous youth aged 15-29.

When/Where: Tues Sept 17th from 6-8pm ET on Zoom
Register at the link in our bio and below!

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/event/creating-impactful-business-plans-august

Are you a graphic designer with experience creating a variety of print and digital communications products? Are you proficient in industry standard design software? We’re hiring a Graphic Designer! (Indigenous candidates preferred)

Reporting to the Associate Director of Strategic Communications, the Graphic Designer is responsible for creating impactful and engaging design materials for IYR’s internal and external communications.

This is a full-time, remote position with paid travel, paid 3 weeks and statutory holidays vacation (in addition to a 2-week winter closure), health benefits (following a 3-month probationary period) flexible work week options, and an RRSP employer contribution of 5% of salary.

See the link for the full job description and how to apply! The deadline for applications is August 16, 2024.

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/careers

Are you interested in learning about how a project budget can help you reach your goals and objectives? Curious about what tools and resources are available to help you create a budget?

Join us for our Project Budget Workshop! 📝 💲 💭 🌱

This workshop is open and free to anyone, but IYR’s Creation grants are available to small teams (2-3) of Indigenous youth aged 15-29.

Register at the link below!

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/event/project-budgeting-workshop-august

Are you an HR professional that is skilled at recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new staff? Do you have experience with maintaining compliance with federal and provincial employment laws and regulations? We’re hiring a Manager of Human Resources! (Indigenous candidates preferred). Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Manager of Human Resources is responsible for leading routine functions of the HR Department.

This is a full-time, remote position with paid travel, paid 3 weeks and statutory holidays vacation (in addition to a 2-week winter closure), health benefits (following a 3-month probationary period) flexible work week options, and an RRSP employer contribution of 5% of salary.

See the link for the full job description and how to apply! The deadline for applications is August 14, 2024.

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/careers

Techa Oaye was funded by Creation to restore the native ecosystems of their territory, with the goal of creating a dedicated space for ceremonies.

As part of their project, youth will participate in training and lead the restoration work.

Learn more from the youth running the project at the link in our bio!

Have an idea for your own project?

Creation is accepting grant applications from July 1st to July 31st 2024. Check the link in our bio for more info and to apply! 📝

Wolastoqey Land to Table Project was funded by Creation, in partnership with H&M, to develop business plans for a community garden and a food truck, with the aim of increasing youth capacity around food preparation, food sustainability and traditional food systems.

Learn more from the youth running the project at the link in our bio!

Have an idea for your own project? Creation is accepting grant applications from July 1st to July 31st 2024. Check the link in our bio for more info and to apply!

Finding Our Power Together was funded by Creation to facilitate a program (Building Our Bundle) that helped foster a sense of belonging and connection among Indigenous youth, and create a supportive community where they feel valued, understood, and respected.

Learn more from the youth running the project at the link in our bio or below: https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/creation-community-grants

Want to hear from Indigenous youth about their unique journeys in learning their ancestral languages and the importance of revitalizing traditional languages? Join us as we discuss how language serves as a form of advocacy for Indigenous rights and Indigenizing spaces!

This is part of our ‘Blank as Advocacy’ workshop series, be sure to follow us to learn about all of the upcoming events!

Language as Advocacy Panel:
Wed July 17th @ 6-8 pm ET
Register at the link in bio or caption!

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/event/blank-as-advocacy-language-as-advocacy-panel

Are you in an Indigenous youth collective and/or group? (ages 15-29 years old). Do you have a project or idea you've been working on?

The Creation Granting program has 2 granting streams open for applications until July 31 11:59 PST

For more information about each stream and to apply:
https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/creation-community-grants (link in bio too!)

Medium Project Stream
Illustration by: Kay Chan .k

The Medium Funding Stream will provide funding of up to $30,000 to Indigenous youth-led projects and groups non-profits that seek to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth. Projects must be led by 2+ Indigenous youth (ages 15-29) who are meaningfully involved in project guidance, planning, implementation and/or evaluation.

Scaling Projects Stream
Illustration by: Mya Fiddler .mya

The Scaling Projects Stream is a multi-year funding stream that will support small and emerging groups to scale and build their projects over three phases. In Phase One (Sprout), grantees will receive an initial grant of $5,000 to begin exploring, testing or piloting an idea or initiative. In Phase Two (Blossom) grantees will receive $10,000 to grow their first initiative or run a different activity. In Phase Three (Grow), grantees will receive a final grant of $15,000. In total, funded groups will receive $30,000 over two years. This funding program is meant to empower youth collectives, letting them slowly make a bigger impact and build more skills over time. With flexible funding options, it lets projects grow naturally, supporting long-lasting success.

IYR is closed on July 1st. We will be taking the day to rest and spend time with community and kin.

We’ll be back in office tomorrow, on Tuesday July 2nd.

Indigenous youth, we know today can be difficult- take care and be gentle with yourselves. Our existence is resistance.

Join us for ‘Language as Advocacy’, our upcoming panel on July 17th! Panelist info coming soon!

The panel features Indigenous youth discussing their unique journeys in learning their ancestral languages, the importance of revitalizing traditional languages, and how language serves as a form of advocacy for Indigenous rights and Indigenizing spaces.

This is part of our ‘Blank as Advocacy’ workshop series, be sure to follow to learn about all of the upcoming events!

Language as Advocacy Panel:
Wed July 17th @ 6-8 pm ET
Register at the link below

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/event/blank-as-advocacy-language-as-advocacy-panel

Want to learn how to plan a project and write a grant? Curious about how IYR grants work and what grants we have coming up? Join us for our next Grant Writing 101 workshop!

This workshop is open and free to anyone, but IYR's Creation grants are available to small teams (2-3) of Indigenous youth aged 15-29.

Tuesday July 2nd 5PM to 7PM ET via Zoom
Register at the link in our bio and below!

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/grant-writing-101-workshop-application-july-2024

Want to learn how to PLAN a project to write that grant? Join us for part two of our grant writing workshop series: How to write a project summary!

This workshop is open and free to anyone, but IYR's Creation grants are available to small teams (2-3) of Indigenous youth aged 15-29.

Register at the link in our bio or below!

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/workshop-how-to-write-a-project-summary-application-july-2024

Sasher was funded by Creation to create a transformative online community for Indigenous youth, foster connections, understanding, and knowledge sharing across diverse cultural backgrounds.

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day🌼! (NIPD). Today and every day we celebrate Indigenous joy, cultures, histories, and achievements.

IYR is closed today, and our team will be spending time with community and attending local events for NIPD. How are you celebrating today? Let us know in the comments below!

Illustration by .pansy

“I wanted to draw dandelions because of how resilient and indestructible they are, just like us. Dandelions are a beautiful and under-appreciated plant, labelled a w**d that needs to be destroyed, but they contain so many nutrients and medicinal properties. Their tops are fluffy and joyful, but try to rip them from the ground and you will be stung by their spines. Throw as much w**d killer on us as you want, but we will always be here, standing tall and proud. We are a vital part of this world and we will never be eliminated.”

We are excited to announce a new 2-year funding partnership with Manulife providing support for programs and activities taking place in Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo, Montreal, Halifax and Vancouver.

The $250,000 in funding will go towards various initiatives including 40 Indigenous youth-led projects and capacity building workshops for project leaders. It will also support two land-based programming events offered through IYR’s In Motion program, and our upcoming 2025 Indigenous Youth Gathering.

These initiatives will empower Indigenous youth to lead the change they wish to see for their communities and create opportunities for youth to connect to the land, their communities, and each other.

Read our full statement at the link! https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/iyr-announces-new-funding-partnership-with-manulife

IYR is thrilled to announce new support for the Centre for Indigenous Policy and Research (CIPR) and its annual Indigenous Youth Advocacy Week. The support comes in the form of an expanded multi-year commitment from Deloitte Canada, deepening the existing relationship between IYR and the firm.

The three-year commitment will see $300,000 in resources provided to core support for CIPR, internship opportunities for three Indigenous youth, the launch of an Indigenous youth advisory council for Deloitte and support for CIPR’s annual Indigenous Youth Advocacy Week.

This new agreement will enable IYR to continue to foster youth policy development, research and advocacy. We look forward to building on the work we’ve started with Deloitte in collaboration with Indigenous youth from coast to coast to coast.

See our full announcement at the link! https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/iyr-announces-three-year-agreement-in-support-of-the-centre-for-indigenous-policy-and-research

Are you interested in policy and education? Do you have experience with the delivery and evaluation of policy curriculum? We’re hiring 3 Policy School Facilitator positions! (Indigenous candidates preferred). These positions will directly support the growth of our Policy School.

These roles are:

-Virtual and open to individuals living in Canada anywhere in the following time zones: MST (1), EST (1), and AST/NST (1).
-A part-time, 10-month term contract
-Up to 5 hours per week (primarily Tuesday evenings)
-Have a contract period of Mid-August 2024-Mid-June 2025

For more information about the positions and how to apply, see the link below and in our bio: https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/careers

Since starting in 2020, the Maamwi Noojmadaa Collective has hosted 3 Youth Gatherings, bringing together youth aged 12-29 to participate in programming and workshops that promote spiritual, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Learn more from the youth running the project at the link in our bio!

Indigenous Youth Policy School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

Our most popular program is back and recruiting for the 5th year in a row- don't miss out on your opportunity to be a part of this years’ cohort of the Indigenous Youth Policy School! This 9-month program will begin September 2024; we’re looking for solutions-focused Indigenous youth (ages 18-29) who are inspired to make changes in policy areas that matter to them!

Learn about policy as a tool for advocacy and feel empowered as a leader in your community. Open to all Indigenous Youth from coast-to-coast-coast. No experience needed, just an interest in policy, and a commitment to take part in this exciting program.

Apply now! Application deadline: July 1, 2024

For more information and to register, see the link! https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/iyps-cohort-5-application

Are you passionate about utilizing data for decision-making, program planning, and continuous accountability to community? Are you skilled at maintaining organized databases and data systems? We’re hiring an Impact and Evaluation Coordinator (Indigenous candidates preferred). The Impact and Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for gathering, organizing, analyzing, and reporting on data gathered through the Creation Community Grants Program and supporting data-driven decision making and program planning.

This is a full-time, remote position with paid travel, paid 3 weeks and statutory holidays vacation (in addition to a 2-week winter closure), health benefits (following a 3-month probationary period) flexible work week options, and an RRSP employer contribution of 5% of salary.

See the link for the full job description and how to apply. Deadline for applications is June 13th, 2024.

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/jobs/impact-and-evaluation-coordinator-indigenous-candidates-preferred

It’s time for the Spring Rundown

Whether you’re into politics, dismantling colonial structures, or just curious about politicians’ daily grind, we’ve got you covered!

Find the full PDF at indigenousyouthroots.ca 💻 link in bio

🚨 Trigger warning: This edition includes content about Residential Schools, forced and coerced sterilization and colonial violence.

If you need support, reach out to :

MMIWG2S+ Support Line: 1-844-413-6649.

Residential School Survivors & Families Support Line: 1-800-721-0066

Hope for Wellness Support: 1-855-242-3310 or www.hopeforwellness.ca

For Pride x Indigenous History Month we're reading "it was never going to be okay" by highly acclaimed, award winning author, jaye simpson

We are offering 40 Indigenous youth (aged 18-29) a free copy of the book (sign up at link in our bio)! Take your time reading the poems throughout the month of June and then we'll meet at the end of the month for the book club chat and an author talk on Wednesday July 3rd from 4-6 pm ET on Zoom.

Attendees will receive the book in their preferred format: audio book, ebook or physical format. Sign up here: https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/pride-ihm-book-club-2024-registration

About the book:

CW: 2SMMIWG+, Colonial violence, Trans-Misogyny, s*x

it was never going to be okay is a collection of poetry and prose exploring the intimacies of understanding intergenerational trauma, Indigeneity and queerness, while addressing urban Indigenous diaspora and breaking down the limitations of s*xual understanding as a trans woman. As a way to move from the linear timeline of healing and coming to terms with how trauma does not exist in subsequent happenings, it was never going to be okay tries to break down years of silence in simpson’s debut collection of poetry.�

Are you a relationship and consensus builder? Are you a compassionate leader that leads with integrity? We’re hiring a Director of Community Relations & Solidarity (Indigenous candidates preferred)! The Director of Community Relations & Solidarity is responsible for the development and delivery of effective programs and initiatives that focus on building solidarity and community cohesion grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

This is a full-time, remote position with paid travel, paid 3 weeks and statutory holidays vacation (in addition to a 2-week winter closure), health benefits (following a 3-month probationary period) flexible work week options, and an RRSP employer contribution of 5% of salary.

See the link in our bio for the full job description and how to apply!

https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/careers

On Red Dress Day we honour and remember MMIWG2S+ & their families and raise awareness about the ongoing crisis. There are educational and support resources listed in this post.

We know today can be incredibly painful and triggering. Please be gentle with yourself and take care ❤️

Support Services for Indigenous Folks:
- MMWIG2S+ support call line: 1-844-413-6649
– available in English, French, Cree, Ojibwe, and Inuktitut
Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at www.hopeforwellness.ca
- available in English, French, Cree, Ojibwe and Inuktitut
- Talk4Healing: 1-855-554-HEAL (4357)
- available to Indigenous women in Ontario, available in 14 languages