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Indigenous youth share their experiences with accessing mental health services, and offer solutions to improve outcomes
Solutions for improving mental wellness outcomes for Indigenous Peoples need to come from Indigenous communities, according to Deloitte Canada report Toronto, February 5, 2024 – A new report from Deloitte Canada highlights the perspectives and insights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth leaders as they navigate their healing journey, and provide recommendations for advancing […]
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Read MoreGrant Intake Opens for Urban/Hometown Green Team Program
January 31, 2024 Grant applications are now being accepted for the Urban/Hometown Green Team program, which allows organizations to hire youth between the ages of 15 and 29 for summer jobs across Manitoba, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Ian Bushie announced today. “The Green Team program is a great success story that supports both community […]
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Read MoreOntario Protecting Children and Youth from Sex Trafficking in Kenora Region
January 31, 2024 KENORA – The Ontario government has started community engagements on a new Children at Risk of Exploitation (CARE) Unit in the Kenora District to protect children and youth from sex trafficking. As part of Ontario’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, CARE Units help identify and locate children who are experiencing or are at high […]
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Read MoreFour Communities to Host New Integrated Youth Services
January 30, 2024 Four organizations have been chosen to operate Saskatchewan’s Integrated Youth Services (IYS) sites, which deliver supports to young people aged 12 to 25 and their caregivers. After a competitive call for proposals, the YWCA Regina in Regina, YMCA of Regina in Moose Jaw, and PARTNERS Family Services in Humboldt have been selected […]
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Read MoreManitoba Government Expands Funding for Youth Mental Health
January 29, 2024 The Manitoba government is increasing funding to three successful programs that support youth across the province, Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith, minister responsible for mental health, announced today. “Young people need the support of their peers, schools, families and communities to thrive,” said Smith. “We are pleased to provide additional […]
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Read MoreMoose Cree FN: Seeking Youth to Join Youth Council
January 25, 2024 The Moose Cree Youth Services department is inviting interested youth to join our Youth Council! Advocate on behalf of all youth and help create opportunities for young people. The purpose of the Moose Cree First Nation Youth Council is to: Advocate for and on behalf of all youth Create opportunities for young people Encourage the community […]
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Read MoreCanoe Trip for Moose Cree Youth
January 25, 2024 An amazing opportunity for Moose Cree youth! Apply to participate in a fully-guided 8-day canoe trip this August 13th – 20th, 2024! Rediscover our traditional canoe routes, learn new skills, and reconnect with our homeland! Safety Certifications Attend safety training outside Ottawa May 28-June 1,2024 to earn your Paddle Canada and Wilderness […]
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Read MoreRepurpose youth justice resources to better support young people, Rep says
Jan. 25, 2024 VICTORIA – A dramatic drop in the number of youth committing crimes and being sentenced to custody over the last 20 years has resulted in a gross under-utilization of scarce resources at the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), according to a new report released today by Representative for Children and […]
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Read MoreMNO Youth Attend International Climate Change Forums
January 25, 2024 Highlighting the Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council’s (MNOYC) commitment to climate action and sustainability, Jordyn Playne and Evan Accettola served as MNO climate change ambassadors at two significant global forums: COP28 in Dubai and the 2023 Student Energy Summit (SES) in Abu Dhabi. These conferences serve as international platforms for discussions […]
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Read MoreBattlefords RCMP seek public assistance locating missing youths, Ocean Sinclair and Karis Worm-Dupuis
January 22, 2024 Investigation has determined they may have travelled to Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation or Saskatoon, but this can’t be confirmed. On January 3, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of two missing 14-year-old youths, Ocean Sinclair and Karis Worm-Dupuis. Ocean and Karis were last seen in North Battleford, Saskatchewan at approximately 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2024. Since receiving […]
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