Reawakening the Digital Path for Indigenous Youth
In Alberta and across Canada, the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) is reimagining how technology can connect young people to culture, language, and community. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, USAY is launching Reawakening the Digital Path, a project to modernize its award-winning virtual reality (VR) cultural learning tools so […]
Creating Safer Learning Pathways for Wabanaki Two Spirit Youth
Across the Atlantic region, the Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance (W2SA) is working to ensure that Two Spirit (2S) youth can access safe, culturally rooted spaces for learning, leadership, and connection. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, this project will strengthen opportunities for Two Spirit youth through seasonal land-based gatherings, travel support, […]
Empowering Racialized and Newcomer Young Women Across Canada
Young Women’s Leadership Network (Platform) is helping newcomer, refugee, and trauma-affected youth find safety, confidence, and voice through civic learning. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, the organization is expanding its proven Heal, Lead, Learn model to help young women and gender-diverse youth heal from trauma, build leadership skills, and safely […]
Building Inclusive Futures Through Entrepreneurship
Across Canada, Tribe Network is creating pathways for underrepresented entrepreneurs to launch and grow their ideas. Through the Accelerating Inclusive Entrepreneurship & Innovation program, Tribe is delivering practical, culturally grounded business education that helps participants build the skills, confidence, and connections to succeed in innovation and enterprise, with support from the Rideau Hall Foundation. About […]
Opening Learning Pathways in Northern and Remote Communities
Across the North, students in remote and fly-in communities often have limited access to the enrichment experiences that many young people take for granted. TakingITGlobal’s Connected North program is helping change that. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada Initiative, Connected North brings interactive virtual field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on learning directly […]
Helping Youth in Recovery Build Skills and Stability on Prince Edward Island
In Charlottetown and surrounding communities, the REACH Foundation is helping youth in recovery from mental health and addiction challenges rebuild their lives through hands-on learning and paid work experience. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, REACH is expanding its Finding Your Path and Expanding Your Reach programs, two complementary initiatives that […]
Empowering Black Youth in Winnipeg
Across Winnipeg, many Black newcomer and refugee youth face barriers that make it difficult to stay in school, find work, or feel a sense of belonging. From racism and trauma to poverty and language barriers, these challenges often leave young people disconnected from opportunity. The Rahma Community and Youth Centre is working to change that […]
Strengthening Youth Leadership and Cultural Wellness Across Nunavut
In four remote Nunavut communities: Arctic Bay, Sanikiluaq, Chesterfield Inlet, and Whale Cove, the Arctic Rose Foundation (ARF) is helping Inuit youth build confidence, leadership, and connection through art. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, ARF is expanding its Messy Book Program, an Inuit-led, arts-based afterschool initiative that empowers local youth […]
Removing Barriers to Belonging Through Movement
In Ottawa, Trips for Kids Ottawa (TFKO) is helping youth who face economic, social, and cultural barriers find freedom, confidence, and connection through outdoor recreation. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, TFKO delivers inclusive, trauma-informed programs that make biking, skating, and time in nature accessible to all youth, especially those who […]
Empowering Atlantic Youth to Lead with Confidence and Purpose
Across Nova Scotia (and soon, New Brunswick), the Uncover Your Essence (UYE) Society is helping young people discover who they are, what they stand for, and how they can lead change in their communities. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada initiative, the UYE 2026 Conference will bring together over 4,500 youth for […]