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 […]
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 […]
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators on Prince Edward Island
Across Prince Edward Island, STEAM PEI is helping youth imagine new futures through hands-on exploration in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, the organization is launching the STEAM Careers Lab, a province-wide initiative that gives underrepresented youth access to exciting, practical, and inclusive learning experiences […]
Planting the Seeds of STEM: Sprouting Science Inspires the Next Generation
For many young people, a love of science starts with discovering the world through hands-on exploration. But for many Black and Indigenous youth in Nova Scotia, opportunities to connect with science in culturally relevant ways are still limited. The Discovery Centre, Nova Scotia’s leading science education organization, is changing that through its Sprouting Science program […]
Expanding Opportunity for Indigenous Youth Across Rural BC
The Fireweed Institute is creating new pathways for Indigenous youth to access education, skills training, and entrepreneurship through a mobile, community-based Maker Space. Supported by the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, the project will travel across rural and remote First Nations in British Columbia, providing hands-on learning opportunities that empower youth to explore creativity, […]
Creating Space for Indigenous Learners to Thrive
In Montréal, many Indigenous youth face daily barriers to accessing education, from food insecurity and unstable housing to the lack of culturally safe learning environments. For those who have been excluded from or disconnected with mainstream education, finding a pathway back to learning can feel nearly impossible. The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal (NFCM) is […]
Creating Space for New Voices in North Bay
In North Bay, newcomer youth are finding ways to connect, create, and belong in a community where opportunities for cultural and creative expression are limited. The Near North Mobile Media Lab (N2M2L) is helping these young people tell their stories and build confidence through media arts with support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada […]
Building Pathways Through Sport and Support
Across the Greater Toronto Area, newcomer and refugee youth are facing complex barriers that keep them out of school and work. Play Forever, a youth-led charity, is using the power of sport and mentorship to change that. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada initiative, the organization is helping young people rebuild confidence, […]