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ᐅᐦᑎᓯᐩ ohtisiy - tante ohci kiya

A big part of us, that we can sometimes forget, is we are where and who we come from and the many mountains we climb in this crazy journey of life. Come and explore your story on March 17!

IRT7 - A Year in Review

As the year comes to an end with a new one on the horizon, Indigenous Rising Treaty 7 is an initiative with great hope and great potential building the community of young Indigenous change leaders.

A Youth Explosion (AYE) Year End 2021

"It may feel scary to be vulnerable, but your stories are important and deserve to be heard. You may be able to help others by sharing, and you may be able to help yourself by taking that brave next step and truly knowing your story."

SOS Congo and Canada Bridges Update

"It took some tough and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. At times it felt like the relationship had stalled. Now, looking back it seems that those moments were crucial in building understanding and trust."

Strategic Conversations

"It is more important than ever to push outside of our comfort zones and invite others into the discussion for more diverse perspectives, deeper learning and broader connections."

IRT7 Fall Hike

"After a year without a hangout, hiking the C level Cirque Trail brought us together and conquering our challenges as we paced ourselves through a complex and moderate pathway." Jessena Labelle-Beaver

Support First Nations Representation in Antarctica

Danii Kehler has been selected to be the FIRSTFirst Nations Person to be recruited by renowned polar explorer Robert Swan to join the 2041 ClimateForce Antarctic Expedition. Please donate and help her achieve her dreams!

Meaningful Futures Collaboration

With support from our partners, we’ve been able to continue to develop our unveiling youth potential approach, support youth to be changemakers in their communities, and amplify their voices more broadly. 

Interview with Tyra Cross Child

"I would never have thought I would be able to share my story about anxiety and have it reach so many people. I am proud of myself for overcoming so much. I want to reach people and help them feel not alone." Tyra Cross Child

A Youth Explosion Storytelling Event - June 19th at the Drive In!

We are excited to announce that this year’s event is on June 19th, 2021 at 6 pm, both livestreamed and at the Grey Eagle Resort Drive in.

Three Months Simply Isn't Enough Time: SOS Congo and Bridges Update

We are proud of what we have accomplished thus far, but given more time we are certain that we can create a deeper impact in the community by further developing the budding relationship between our communities.

Welcome to Cory Beaver!

I hope to see more people come together, with more inclusiveness among youth and Indigenous people and the community. Change takes time. Whatever goal I work towards for Indigenous Rising Treaty Seven won't happen overnight, but I'm hoping it’s impactful.