Indigenous Youth Grant Recipients

It has been our honour to partner with so many Indigenous-led organizations working alongside Indigenous youth to address social inequalities in a holistic and self-determined way. Highlights include:
$900,000+
in grant funding awarded
2,800+
young people directly impacted by program funding
70%
of initiatives support youth in rural and remote communities
100%
of funding is directed to Indigenous-led organizations or programs

Featured Grant Recipients

Gathering Our Medicine (Camp Fircom)
$22,000

To support a healing and relationship strengthening opportunity between Indigenous youth and their families.

The Healing of the Seven Generations
$25,000

To support their annual Canoe Day which brings together Indigenous youth and members of the criminal justice system in a safe and unique way.

Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (Ever Active Schools)
$50,000

To build capacity and leadership for sustained community-based after-school programming.

Listuguj Powwow Committee
$10,000

To support youth related aspects of the 2024 Annual Listuguj Powwow, such as honorariums and employment opportunities.

Recreation and Parks Association of Nunavut
$25,000

To host a territorial youth summit to support and address community issues and empower local capacity.

Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth
$50,000

To support a full-time Financial Director position for the organization.

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.

  • A̱ka̱la Society
    $10,000
  • Awo Taan Healing Lodge
    $35,000
  • ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency
    $50,000
  • Gathering Our Medicine (Camp Fircom)
    $22,000
  • The Healing of the Seven Generations
    $25,000
  • Hulitan Family & Community Services Society
    $50,000
  • Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (Ever Active Schools)
    $50,000
  • Indspire
    $25,000
  • Kenora Chiefs Advisory (Ma’mo’weh Wii’soo’ka’tiwin Foundation)
    $25,000
  • Kitselas First Nation
    $9,300
  • Moose Hide Campaign
    $20,000
  • The Nihewan Foundation
    $50,000
  • Orillia Native Women’s Group
    $20,000
  • Outside Looking In
    $50,000
  • Recreation & Parks Association of Nunavut
    $25,000
  • Red Deer Native Friendship Society
    $25,000
  • Strong Earth Alliance
    $15,000
  • Victoria Native Friendship Centre
    $35,000
  • We Matter
    $50,000

2023 Grant Recipients

During the launch phase of our Indigenous Youth Grant Program, the Peter Gilgan Foundation awarded grants to 10 important Indigenous-led initiatives, empowering young people from coast to coast.

  • 4Rs Youth Movement
    $25,000
  • Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family & Community Services Society
    $50,000 over two years
  • Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
    $50,000 over two years
  • Outside Looking In
    $25,000
  • Red Deer Native Friendship Society
    $20,000
  • SchoolBOX Inc.
    $20,000
  • Shinah House Foundation
    $25,000
  • Urban Society For Aboriginal Youth
    $50,000
  • VIDEA
    $25,000
  • Women of First Light – Wapna’kikewi’skwaq
    $25,000