Indigenous Youth Roots - IYR (Formerly CRE)

Mark Carney is now the Prime Minister-designate! Mark Carney was chosen on March 9 by registered Liberal Party members and will hold the role of Prime Minister-designate until he's sworn in. During the next federal election, he'll need to win in his riding to secure a 4-year term as PM. Swipe to learn more!

Want to learn how Indigenous youth are leading impactful community projects from coast to coast? Learn how they integrate Indigenous ways of knowing and doing and how they ensure their programs are accountable to the youth who participate! Tuesday March 18 @ 6 pm This panel is open to all! RSVP to receive Zoom details on the day of/before the event Link in bio and below: https://lnkd.in/gkjcAf3i

Dreaming up a project that needs funding? Are you in an Indigenous youth collective and/or group? (ages 15-29 years old)? IYR is accepting applications (via form, phone or zoom) for this stream until March 31st! For more information about each stream and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/dMFxbN9U (link in bio as well!) Have questions or need accommodations? Email sareema@indigenousyouthroots.ca Illustration credits: Micaela Gilbert

Dreaming up a project that needs funding? Are you in an Indigenous youth collective and/or group? (ages 15-29 years old)? IYR is accepting applications (via form, phone or zoom) for this stream until March 31st! For more information about each stream and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/dMFxbN9U (link in bio as well!) Have questions or need accommodations? Email sareema@indigenousyouthroots.ca Illustration credits: Kay Chan

Dreaming up a project that needs funding? Are you in an Indigenous youth collective and/or group? (ages 15-29 years old)? IYR is accepting applications (via form, phone or zoom) for this stream supported by Manulife Canada until March 31st! For more information about each stream and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/dMFxbN9U (link in bio as well!) Have questions or need accommodations? Email sareema@indigenousyouthroots.ca Illustration credits: Mya Fiddler

Dreaming up a project that needs funding? Are you in an Indigenous youth collective and/or group? (ages 15-29 years old)? IYR is accepting applications (via form, phone or zoom) for this stream until March 31st! For more information about each stream and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/dMFxbN9U (link in bio as well!) Have questions or need accommodations? Email sareema@indigenousyouthroots.ca Illustration credits: Toni Wuttunee

Want to learn how some Indigenous youth are using social media as a powerful tool for advocacy, storytelling, and meaningful change? Then join us for our upcoming event, Social Media as Advocacy, register now: https://lnkd.in/dTxEX_F8 Event Date: March 19h 2025 Time: 6-7:30pm EST (Zoom)

Callout for Indigenous Filmmakers! IYR is looking for Indigenous youth-centered short film submissions to screen during our upcoming Indigenous Youth Gathering being held in Whithorse in July 2025. To submit your short film for consideration, apply via FilmFreeway (no voucher needed): FilmFreeway.com/IYR Questions? comms@indigenousyouthroots.ca

Curated by IYR staff (Sheniece, Farah, Oy Lein) for Black History Month, this #BHM booklist includes reads for everyone, from sci-fi, to non-fiction, romance and more! Let us know in the comments if we missed one of your faves📚⬇️

Sovereignty holds unique meanings for everyone. For many Indigenous youth, it is rooted in relationships and guided by collective action—a foundation for building a shared future. Discover how Indigenous youth are defining sovereignty in the latest edition of Voices of Indigenous Youth Leaders on Reconciliation, led by Deloitte in collaboration with IYR. https://deloi.tt/3Wpt7jj   Beadwork by @deadly.beads