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Cape Breton Indigenous communities receive youth grants – Cape Breton Post
SYDNEY, N.S. — Youth-led projects in Eskasoni, Potlotek, Membertou and We’koqma’q are among those receiving grants in support of initiatives in small- and medium-sized communities across Canada. The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation and RBC Foundation announced funding of up to $15,000 to youth applicants in eight Indigenous communities across Atlantic Canada. As a part of […]
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Labrador youths march in Montreal climate protests – CBC
2 youths take to protest’s front lines as part of the Indigenous Climate Action group Sep 27, 2019 Two young people from Labrador have made the trek to Montreal to march with the Indigenous Climate Action group on the front lines of that city’s climate protest Friday, expected to be one of the largest in […]
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AFOA Canada to Honour Three Outstanding Recipients Of The 14th Annual Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards
AFOA Canada to Honour Three Outstanding Recipients Of The 14th Annual Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards Ottawa, ON – September 26th, 2019 – AFOA Canada will recognize three recipients of the 14th Annual Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards on Wednesday, October 9th during a special luncheon at AFOA Canada’s 20th Anniversary National Conference […]
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APCFNC: Atlantic Indigenous Labour Market Initiative: Preparing Today’s Youth for Future Employment
Workforce talent recruitment and retention is one of the most urgent issues facing the Atlantic region. In the next decade, the Canadian economy is expected to offer significant opportunities for employment. Those opportunities reflect both Canada’s emergence as a knowledge economy and the impact of retirement from the workforce of the baby boomer generation. An […]
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Government of Canada supports awareness and youth engagement in the agriculture sector
From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 27, 2019 – Rollo Bay, Prince Edward Island – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, was at Rollo Bay Holdings Inc. potato farm in Prince Edward Island to announce an investment of more than $1.5 […]
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Government of Canada nurturing cross-cultural awareness in Newfoundland and Labrador through Canada Service Corps project
From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release Cross-Cultural Youth Project to empower youth to address needs of Happy Valley-Goose Bay June 24, 2019 Goose Bay, Labrador Employment and Social Development Canada Canada’s future prosperity depends on young Canadians getting the experience and skills they need to start their careers and succeed. That is why […]
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Community celebrates student accomplishments at Gold River Eagle Feather Youth Program closing ceremony
On June 11, 15 First Nation middle and high school students from Acadia First Nation and the surrounding Chester area gathered at the Gold River Community Centre with family, volunteers, community leaders and invited guests to celebrate their completion of the Gold River Eagle Feather Youth Program. The program has been operating for two years […]
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Indigenous youth from PEI, Nova Scotia take ideas to Senate – The Vanguard
OTTAWA, Ont. — When it comes to forging a true nation-to-nation relationship, Richard Pellissier-Lush from Lennox Island First Nation in P.E.I. believes Canada has to do more than just hear what Indigenous people have to say. It also has to listen, he says. “It’s creating that communication,” Pellissier-Lush told SaltWire. “It’s not just hearing the […]
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Government of Canada provides support for youth in four New Brunswick communities
From: Public Safety Canada November 14, 2018 Saint John, New Brunswick Public Safety Canada Youth are Canada’s most valuable resource. However, there are many who are vulnerable, which is why the Government of Canada makes it a priority to support preventative programming for at-risk youth. Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, on […]
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Young leader recognized – Pictou Advocate
Marlee Paul is only nine years old but she’s already been recognized as a community leader. The beguiling Grade 5 student at Pictou Landing First Nation School was one of three recipients of the prestigious Sammy Gehue Achievement Award, which is presented by The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq to aspiring young leaders. In fact, Marlee […]
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