Strengthening Wellness and Learning for Indigenous Youth
Across Yukon and Northern British Columbia, many Indigenous youth are seeking ways to reconnect with learning, culture, and community after years of disconnection from school and work. The Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council (YAWC) is responding with the Indigenous Youth Wellness and Learning Initiative, supported by the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant. The project offers a holistic, culturally […]
A Novel Algae Synergy for Carbon Capture and Water Purification
Inspired by concerns close to home, this young innovator is exploring new ways to clean water Growing up in a small northern town in the Yukon, Ingenious+ national winner Lilou Lefebvre saw firsthand how environmental challenges can affect communities with limited resources and infrastructure. “Two years ago, my partner and I tested our local water […]
Nothing About Us Without Us
Across the Yukon, the First Nation School Board (FNSB) is reshaping the future of education—led by community, guided by culture, and driven by the belief that Indigenous knowledge belongs at the heart of learning. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Indigenous Teacher Education (ITE) Initiative, Save the Children Canada and FNSB are partnering with […]