Indigenous Leadership and Education

Exploring Indigenous Culture and Empowering Indigenous Youth Leaders

Our Indigenous Leadership and Educational programs can be tailored for Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people. Participants explore history and current events and examine privileges and perceptions, while engaging with Inuit, Metis and First Nations Elders and community members in the development of their leadership skills.

Program Outcomes

Our Indigenous Leadership and Education programs are designed to:

Explore and celebrate Indigenous cultures and perspectives
Develop leadership skills, confidence and sense of belonging
Explore issues facing Indigenous communities
Design action plans that support diversity and positive Indigenous cultural awareness or personal action plans that address individual or community issues that participants are passionate about

Sample Programs

Sacred Circle

Sacred Circle educates and motivates First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth to make change and become leaders in their communities. The program is delivered in partnership with community elders and mentors. Sacred Circle was designed in consultation with educators from the Department of Aboriginal Education at Nanaimo Ladysmith School District and is based upon Indigenous concepts such as the Seven Teachings and the Medicine Wheel.

Program Outcomes

Increased academic achievement and engagement
Development of advanced leadership skills, self-esteem and confidence
Strengthened sense of belonging and community
Inspiration and support for youth to participate in their communities as leaders
Exploration and celebration of personal and cultural identity

Imagine Canada

Imagine Canada focuses on educating young people on the history and traditions of Canada’s Indigenous populations, and promotes diversity and inclusivity in the collective Canadian community. Throughout the program, participants have the opportunity to reflect on their place in Canada’s history and learn about their unique privilege and perceptions.

Program Outcomes

A deeper understanding of history and issues facing Indigenous communities
Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the impact of the report
An increased cultural perspective
Tangible leadership and advocacy skills
Action Planning that supports diversity and positive Indigenous cultural awareness