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We had 2 awesome mentorship hangouts in November. We visited the grand opening of the Diamond Willow Indigenous Youth Hub. This was a great opportunity to discuss the purpose of the space, and other resources available at the Community Wise building where Diamond Willow is located. We also visited the new Central Library and benefited […]
Together in a Good Way: ii’ taa’poh’to’p update and gathering Join the University of Calgary on November 29, 11:30am – 1:00pm in the MacEwan Ballroom to celebrate one year of ii’ taa’poh’to’p, the University of Calgary’s Indigenous Strategy. As our story unfolds, please join us for an annual update on the strategy, followed by a panel focused […]
The October hangout for the Bridges mentorship program was all about communications. We wanted to plan a hang out where the youth could have fun and use communication skills amongst others, therefore we decided to check out one of Calgary’s many escape room attractions. The group did two different theme rooms: one was the “psychiatric […]
Canada Bridges has been working alongside Trevor Solway and our friends in Siksika over the last year to support a very exciting new youth initiative called the Napi Film Collective. The Napi Film Collective is a reserve-based Filmmaking club which aims to empower younger generations through the production of indigenous films made by indigenous film […]
The United Way Natoo’si Strategy annually organizes a Connect Event with a focus on “breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma to promote healing, well-being and reconciliation.” With this year’s event focused on truth and knowing the truth before we move into reconciliation, the planning committee wanted to include youth’s truths. Having attended our youth storytelling […]
Canada Bridges is searching for an energetic Youth Engagement & Program Assistant to work along with our Program Manager in Morley Are you Interested??? Or, Do you know someone who might be??? Check out the attached job posting for more information about the role and how to submit an application. Job description Youth Program Assistant – […]
Have you heard about our mentorship program for Indigenous young adults (ages 18-30) who have recently moved to the city? One part of this program is our monthly hangouts. If you want to check out the program, join us this Friday! Send us an email at info@www.canadabridges.com for more details
The Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society is A Women’s Emergency Shelter in Calgary, Alberta. Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society is dedicated to supporting the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual healing and well being of women during their time of crisis and beyond. The shelter offers a full range of in-house crisis and outreach crisis, healing, and […]
Mentors and young leaders were invited to attend our learning series entitled “Honoring Traditional Mentorship” in September at the Trico Changemakers Studio at Mount Royal University. Check out some of the photos. Any young indigenous leader want to find out more about our Urban Transitions Mentorship Program?? Click here to let us know!!
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