Youth Mental Health CanadaShe's some-one. Isn't that enough? Spread awareness for MMIW.
#MMIWG2S #MMIW #indigenous #indigenousyouth #firstnations #metis #inuit #mentalhealth #everychildmatters #ymhc
May 5 marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, also known as Red Dress Day.
#MMIWG2S #indigenous #indigenousyouth #firstnations #metis #inuit #everychildmatters #truthandreconciliation #mentalhealth #ymhc
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People.
#MMIWG2S #indigenous #indigenousyouth #firstnations #metis #inuit #mentalhealth #everychildmatters #ymhc
Indigenous Languages Day, March 31.
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #multilingual #ymhc
Two-Spirits are cherished. Two-Spirits are valued. Two-Spirits are treasured.
By Neebinnaukzhik Southall
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #intersectional #equity #mentalhealth #ymhc
CBC Thunder BayHigh school students cast a line and get hooked on learning
Students from the Kendomang Zhagodenamnon (KZ) Lodge program in Thunder Bay, Ont., spent a day out on the ice learning how to fish. The program, run through the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre and Lakehead District School Board, focuses on land-based learning and life skills for Indigenous youth. It's supported by Roots Community Food Centre and its “Mind Your Food” initiati...
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7125637?cmp=rss
Students from the Kendomang Zhagodenamnon (KZ) Lodge program in Thunder Bay, Ont., spent a day out on the ice learning how to fish. The program, run through the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre and Lakehead District School Board, focuses on land-based learning and life skills for Indigenous youth. It's supported by Roots Community Food Centre and its “Mind Your Food” initiati...
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7125637?cmp=rss
DoomsdaysCW#SouthAustralia - #PointPearce #FirstNations #CultureGarden
"#LandcareAustralia is proud to partner with #PointPearceAboriginalCorporation in establishing a First Nations community-led conservation and education project. Located in South #Australia’s Point Pearce in the #WardangIsland #IndigenousProtectedArea (IPA), the project is led by the #TraditionalOwners, the #Narungga people, and aims to support #Indigenous youth to learn about their Cultural heritage and knowledge that will lead to career and leadership pathways in #EnvironmentalConservation.
At the heart of this initiative is the Point Pearce First Nations Culture Garden, a space where #Elders, #FirstNationsRangers, and #IndigenousYouth come together to bridge and transfer #CulturalKnowledge. Designed as a hands-on learning environment, it will inspire young people to explore environmental conservation, deepen their appreciation for the natural world and discover career pathways that utilise Cultural knowledge.
The Culture Garden will feature a #medicinal and #ceremonial plant area, #NativeBushFoods, water features to attract #wildlife, #SensoryGarden, and dedicated spaces for learning and Cultural practice. With a #seedling #propagation zone, a #NativeSeed cleaning station, a fruit and nut #orchard, and interpretive walking trail. More than just a garden, it serves as a ‘cultural learning hub’—fostering pride and offering a comprehensive setting for community events, educational programs, and vocational training opportunities. With funding from #OneTreePlanted, the tree planting will also help #restore #NativeVegetation and improve habitat for threatened species including the Southern Hairy-nosed #Wombat.
Aligned with the South Australian Department for Education’s Aboriginal Education Strategy, the project aims to inspire engagement, Cultural pride, and environmental responsibility among First Nations students. It focuses on educational outcomes and how Cultural activities can play in enhancing social and academic competence among First Nations students."
https://landcareaustralia.org.au/project/point-pearce-aboriginal-corporation-culture-garden/
#SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #PreservingNature #CulturalPreservation #NativeAustralians #Australia #NatureEducation #NativePlants #BushTucker
To fix the climate, simply empower #Indigenous people
by Kiki Taufik, 10 Nov 2025
"Climate change is the defining issue of our age. While nations search for complex technological solutions at this year’s high-stakes climate meeting in the Amazon city of #Belém, a simpler yet powerful answer has been waiting in the wings. I saw it firsthand in the forests of #WestPapua’s Bird’s Head Peninsula in the company of #IndigenousYouth from the Amazon, the #CongoBasin, and #Borneo.
"They showed me a truth that the world has been overlooking: one of the most effective climate solutions lies in empowering Indigenous people.
"In this way, we can prevent an immense amount of carbon emissions from #deforestation and preserve priceless #biodiversity and all the benefits we reap from it. It’s a strategy that more than pays for itself."
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/11/to-fix-the-climate-simply-empower-indigenous-people-commentary/
#SolarPunkSunday #MongaBay #SiraDeclaration #ClimateChange #UNDRIP #FPIC #AmazonRiverBasin #IndigenousPeople #IndigenousSolutions #TraditionalIndigenousKnowledge
To fix the climate, simply empower Indigenous people (commentary)
Climate change is the defining issue of our age. While nations search for complex technological solutions at this year’s high-stakes climate meeting in the Amazon city of Belém, a simpler yet powerful answer has been waiting in the wings. I saw it firsthand in the forests of West Papua’s Bird’s Head Peninsula in the company […]
Ms. Que BanhTold entirely from a #ChildsPerspective, Ninan Auassat: We, the Children is a powerful and immersive #documentary that reveals the dreams of a new generation ready to take flight. Renowned for her intimate and compelling films, director Kim O’Bomsawin takes us deep into the world of #IndigenousYouth , capturing the stories of #children from the #Atikamekw , #EeyouCree and #Innu Nations over a period of more than six years. Without adult narration or expert commentary, the film offers an unfiltered look at #childhood as it unfolds, from everyday life to defining moments on the path to #adulthood. It’s a bold cinematic statement—one that gives space to a generation eager to be heard. Their voices ring out, not just as personal stories, but as a call to action, demanding recognition and the chance to thrive on their own terms.
https://www.nfb.ca/film/ninan-auassat-nous-les-enfants-english-version/
#NativeYouths #Indigenous #NativeKidsVoices #NextGeneration #Canada #CanadianFilm #NFB #FilmDocs #ChildrensRights
Ninan Auassat: We, the Children
I've done this. And yeah, it's not for the faint of heart!
via @thenarwhal
Finding myself in blood, flesh, veins and bug bites — life at a hide camp for #TwoSpirit #IndigenousYouth
By Kierstin Williams
Kierstin reported and photographed this story at Niizh Manidook Hide Camp over six days in May 2024
June 27, 2025
"It’s my first time tanning my own deer hide. At #NiizhManidook Hide Camp, I’ve learned to slow down, listen and be in relation while immersed in brains and skin..."
https://thenarwhal.ca/two-spirit-indigenous-hide-camp/
#TwoSpirits #BrainTanning #IndigenousTraditions #TEK #BeingInNature #NatureImmersion #Nature #GBLTQ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #AnimalProducts
