Through cultural education, academic tutoring, and leadership development, we help young people connect with their roots and gain the confidence to become
# Indigenous Youth Leading the Way. Indigenous youth show their pride at the 17th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in April. Indigenous youth in particular continue to face racism and discrimination and are marginalized in society, but when they have a sense of belonging and a strong cultural identity they become resilient, powerful individuals. It is critical to restore leadership from the erosion of their traditional knowledge practices and habitat so that they can begin to create a more sustainable interdependent system for the coming generations. 2018 was a special year for the youth at the UN Permanent Forum because it was the 10-year anniversary of the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus. It is entirely volunteer based; for the participants there is a deeper sense of responsibility and no other choice but to continue the work of their ancestors. The confidence is based on our knowledge and experiences with our own culture; that is the base from where we can speak up.
The Native Youth Leadership Program (NYLP) creates opportunities for Native youth to participate in, network at, and be empowered by attending the annual Bioneers Conference and world-renowned Indigenous Forum. The NYLP offers scholarships to Native youth to participate in all aspects of the Bioneers conference and Indigenous Forum as honored guests. The program also presents a three-day “Native Youth Leadership Track” with cultural arts and leadership activities tailored to the unique needs of Native American youth, including talking circles, leadership development workshops, art-making, and mentorship with Indigenous role models. We founded the Native Youth Leadership Program in 2011 to provide Native youth with a safe space to observe, interact with, and learn from Native mentors and each other, as well as with the larger Bioneers community. In 2024, the NYLP hosted 100+ participants with generous support from donors who helped us to provide Native youth attendees and chaperones with transportation, lodging, healthy food and a gift bag in addition to conference registration and programming.
The Indigenous Leadership Program is tailored to celebrate cultures and perspectives. Explore diversity & equality and empower youth leaders with ME to WE.
EIYGL is Indigenous and youth led that provides important ingredients that builds effective leaders through meaningful skill development.
Home » Our Departments » Wabanaki Public Health » Our Future Generations » Our Future Generations. The Nikan’usk program focuses on creating culturally appropriate youth leadership development opportunities for youth throughout Waponahkik. *Nikan’usk Leadership Development focuses on creating opportunities for Wabanaki youth to connect inter-tribally as well as within their own tribal communities to integrate leadership skills they’ve gained to carry on to our next generations. A main component of the Nikan’usk division* *is* *the tribal youth council. These events honor and celebrate their individuality and culture alike to help strengthen their cultural identity, and to ensure these traditions are passed down to future generations. Our goal is to help as many youth as possible reclaim their cultural identity, and help empower them to make positive changes within their communities and beyond. We engage in a wide range of activities that celebrate our culture, build community, and create opportunities for growth and leadership:. Penobscot Nation Youth Council recognized as UNITY Youth Council of the Year 2022.
ISWO's Standing Bear program empowers Indigenous youth in Ontario by blending cultural identity, traditional knowledge, and hands-on leadership training to
Explore and celebrate Indigenous cultures and perspectives; Develop leadership skills, confidence and sense of belonging; Explore issues facing Indigenous