Indigenous Youth Grant Recipients
Since 2022, we’ve awarded more than 70 grants to Indigenous-led charities and non-profits advancing community-driven solutions with Indigenous youth. Their leadership not only uplifts youth directly but also strengthens the wider ecosystem of Indigenous-led organizations across Canada. Highlights include:
$3.6M+
in grant funding awarded
1,700+
young people directly impacted by active program funding
64%
of active initiatives support youth in rural and remote communities
100%
of funding directed to Indigenous-led organizations or programs
Featured Grant Recipients
The Iskotew Foundation
$15,000
To increase Indigenous youth engagement in firefighting and emergency services career pathways.
Level. Changing Lives Through Law
$50,000
To strengthen the Indigenous Youth Outreach Program.
North West River Youth Engagement Initiative
$15,000
To strengthen organizational capacity and expand cultural programming for youth.
Outside Looking In
$50,000
To support the OLI Dance program, camp, and annual showcase during the 2025/2026 school year.
Qweqwetsin Family & Healing Lodge Society
$25,000
To empower Indigenous youth through ceremony and the planting of an Indigenous food forest.
Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth
$50,000
To further strengthen the organization’s financial staffing capacity.
2025/2026 Grant Recipients
The Indigenous Youth grant program continues to evolve, with our newest partners reflecting a stronger focus on grassroots initiatives and emergent organizations.
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Future Generations Foundation$250,000 of $1,000,000 to address generational impacts through education and culture grants
Year 2 of 4
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Ganawishkadawe — Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health at Women’s College Hospital$250,000 of $1,000,000 to transform healthcare spaces and systems through education and research initiatives
Year 2 of 4
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Gitanmaax Band — School of Child and Youth Care at University of Victoria$25,000 to facilitate a series of culturally centered workshops based on youth-identified themes
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The Howl Experience$50,000 to build the leadership, governance, and employment skills of their National Youth Advisory Circle and Indigenous youth Leaders-in-Training
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The Iskotew Foundation$15,000 to increase Indigenous youth engagement in firefighting and emergency services career pathways
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Level. Changing Lives Through Law$50,000 to strengthen the Indigenous Youth Outreach Program
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Niigii Waganak$10,000 to deliver seasonal, cultural gatherings for young men and their communities
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North West River Youth Engagement Initiative$15,000 to strengthen organizational capacity and expand cultural programming for youth
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Outside Looking In$50,000 to support the OLI Dance program, camp, and annual showcase during the 2025/2026 school year
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Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre$35,000 to maintain and expand culturally relevant programs meeting urgent community needs
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Qweqwetsin Family & Healing Lodge Society$25,000 to empower Indigenous youth through ceremony and the planting of an Indigenous food forest
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Sîhtoskâtowin Program — MakeWay Foundation$30,000 to support Indigenous-led initiatives advancing health, food sovereignty, and cultural resurgence
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Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth$50,000 to further strengthen the organization’s financial staffing capacity
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White Buffalo Road Healing Lodge$35,000 to deliver a five-month cultural revitalization and leadership program connecting Indigenous youth and Elders
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Yukon First Nation Education Directorate$40,000 to lead summer numeracy camps for Indigenous youth in rural communities
2024/2025 Grant Recipients
Throughout our previous fiscal year of granting, we worked to build and strengthen relationships with partners old and new.
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A̱ka̱la Outdoor Education Society$20,000 to support two Youth Leadership Paddle Programs
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Anishnabeg Outreach$50,000 to facilitate rollout of the AONest digital mental health support platform
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Annaumakkaijiit (Annauma) Community Foundation$50,000 to support community-led initiatives that improve the lives of Inuit in Nunavut
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Brandon Friendship Centre$50,000 to prevent youth homelessness through holistic programming
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Brantford Native Housing$50,000 to support economically vulnerable Indigenous young people
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Feathers of Hope$30,000 to create an online learning and resource portal for Indigenous youth
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Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre$50,000 to provide wages for Youth Leaders and Mentors
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Fort McKay Métis Community Association$25,000 to facilitate youth leadership development and community engagement
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Future Generations Foundation$250,000 of $1,000,000 to address generational impacts through education and culture grants
Year 1 of 4
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Ganawishkadawe — Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health at Women’s College Hospital$250,000 of $1,000,000 to transform healthcare spaces and systems through education and research initiatives
Year 1 of 4
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Gwagwa̱ltama Revitalization Society$21,500 to connect Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw youth to language revitalization internships
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Indigenous Women Outdoors Society$24,500 to uplift holistic wellness for Indigenous girls
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Indigenous Youth Roots$50,000 to support professional development and training
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Inuit Circumpolar Council Foundation$50,000 to build capacity and knowledge around the expansion of Inuit control over child welfare
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Kehkimin Wolastoqey Language Immersion School$25,000 to develop a media player app and textbook for Wolastoqey language revitalization
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Kitselas First Nation$3,300 to provide gym space for their youth basketball program
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Kw’umut Lelum Foundation$40,000 to support their youth capacity building program ‘Snuw’uy’ulh for Success’
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Listuguj Powwow Committee$10,000 to facilitate youth community engagement and volunteering opportunities
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Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre$50,000 to support their Indigenous Youth Podcast Certificate Program
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Ma’mo’weh Wii’soo’ka’tiwin Foundation$30,000 to empower the Ogimaawabiitong Youth Council
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Men of the North$25,000 to deliver the 2025 Yard Challenge and Youth Mentoring program
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Moose Hide Foundation$25,000 to expand the 10 Men Challenge promoting well-being and leadership
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Native Child and Family Services of Toronto$50,000 to support the 7th Generation Image Makers Studio Program
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Nawalakw Culture Project — MakeWay Charitable Society$40,000 to revitalize the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw language and culture
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North Central Family Centre$30,000 to sustain and strengthen their year-round programs and services for youth
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Northern Youth Leadership — MakeWay Charitable Society$30,000 to support leadership initiatives for Indigenous youth from remote communities
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Norway House Cree Nation$50,000 to equip youth entrepreneurs with digital literacy and business training
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Outside Looking In$50,000 to support the 2024/25 OLI Dance program
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Red Deer Native Friendship Society$35,000 to provide a supportive and culturally enriching environment for Indigenous youth
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Seabird Island Band$5,000 to support the 2024 Sto:lo Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative
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Shining Mountains Community Living Services$20,000 to deliver a capacity building effort focused on youth wellness
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Six Nations of the Grand River$50,000 to engage youth in developing community specific research priorities
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Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre$30,000 to enhance their Youth Fridays holistic programming
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Temagami First Nation$30,000 to support their community-based summer arts programming
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The Arctic Rose Foundation$50,000 to develop and grow Human Resource capacity and supports
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Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth$50,000 to strengthen the organization’s financial staffing capacity
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VIDEA$30,000 to provide weekly virtual sessions that focus on wellness and cultural connection
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Wasan Island Land Back Initiative – Social Innovation Canada$50,000 to support the return of Wasan Island to Indigenous stewardship
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Weengushk Film Institute$40,000 to enable comprehensive film and media arts training
2023/2024 Grant Recipients
Our second full year of granting to Indigenous-led initiatives saw an increase in funding – as well as number of grantee partnerships – that doubles the year previous.
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A̱ka̱la Outdoor Education Society$10,000 to support a gathering for alumni of their Youth Leadership Paddling Program
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Awo Taan Healing Lodge$35,000 to expand programing for youth residents of their emergency shelter program
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ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency$50,000 to provide a newer, larger space for their drop-in programming
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Gathering Our Medicine — Camp Fircom$22,000 to support a multi-day cultural-relational experience for youth and their families
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Hulitan Family and Community Services Society$50,000 to extend their Healing Generations Counselling Program
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Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program — Ever Active Schools$50,000 to build capacity and leadership for sustained community-based programming
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Indspire$25,000 to reduce barriers for remote students to attend their annual Soaring gathering
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Kenora Chiefs Advisory — Ma’mo’weh Wii’soo’ka’tiwin Foundation$25,000 to bring Elders and Knowledge Keepers to their Fall Harvest event
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Kitselas First Nation$9,300 to provide gym space for their community basketball program
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Moose Hide Campaign$20,000 to create workshops featuring Northern Elders and Knowledge Keepers
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Orillia Native Women’s Group$20,000 to engage youth towards program development and leadership
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Outside Looking In$50,000 to support their dance programming
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Recreation and Parks Association of Nunavut$25,000 to host a leadership and capacity building summit
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Red Deer Native Friendship Society$25,000 to provide opportunities for personal growth and cultural connection
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Strong Earth Alliance$15,000 to promote cultural and spiritual revitalization
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The Healing of the Seven Generations$25,000 to promote positive connections between youth and members of the criminal justice system
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The Nihewan Foundation$50,000 to promote reciprocal learning between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students
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Victoria Native Friendship Centre$35,000 to develop leadership and wellness through climate action
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We Matter$50,000 to create a virtual safe space for learning and sharing
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