IYMP - Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program

10/14/2026

Registration is still open for Still We Rise! 🧡

Join us virtually on November 25, 2026 for a FREE day of connecting youth, culture and wellness, hosted by IYMP and Ever Active

Register today: www.everactive.org/events/still-we-rise/

Know a young person, educator, or community who should be there? Tag them or share this post so they can join us!

10/09/2026

We just wrapped up our Annual Program Leader Training with 25 NEW Program Leaders from NINE different schools and communities! 🧡

Program leaders are excited and ready to implement with their high school mentors and here’s what some had to say
💭” I enjoyed the IYMP course, it introduced me to people I probably would not have interacted with. Also I’ve learned many things about both me and being a leader mentor”
💭”This training is fun and powerful! I can’t wait to use some of the activities and curriculum in my classroom and at home”

We’d like to thank the Peter Gilman Foundation, Jenkins Family Foundation, Air Canada Foundation / Fondation Air Canada and Alberta Government for their support, and an extra thank you to Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps in Kananaskis for letting us host at their camp!

10/04/2026

Today, October 4, is Sisters in Spirit Day. We honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, along with their families, loved ones, and communities.

The Sisters in Spirit initiative began in 2004, led by the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC). Through research, education, and advocacy, the initiative brought greater attention to the systemic violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Since 2006, annual October 4 Sisters in Spirit Vigils have been held across Canada. These gatherings bring families, communities, and allies together to honour loved ones, support one another, raise awareness, and stand in solidarity.

You can show your support today by:

🔸Taking a moment of silence to remember the victims and their loved ones
🔸Lighting a candle in your window
🔸Sharing words of remembrance using and
🔸Joining an event in your community

10/01/2026

Check it out in Saskatoon!

Presented by the BeaYOUtiful Foundation, this FREE city-wide workshop series is open to female and non-binary identifying youth ages 9-13, focused on building self-love, self-worth and confidence. 💛

🎨 Three rotating workshops on body image, leadership, mental wellness and resiliency
💃 Dance, art, media literacy and open floor discussions
🤝 Every attendee is paired with a Soul Sister, a mentor to connect with and build new friendships

Learn more and register: http://www.inspiredbyherconference.com/

https://thebeayoutifulfoundation.com/inspired-by-her-conference-saskatoon/

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09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program honours and remembers the children who never returned home, and stands with survivors, families, and communities.

We want to recognize every program leader and mentor who helps create enjoyable, meaningful experiences for youth in their communities. True reconciliation happens when programming, support, and engagement include our children.

Thank you to the leaders, mentors, Elders, and communities who make this work possible.

09/22/2026

The Autumn Equinox is a day all about balance. Balancing the day and night, and balancing ourselves, taking a moment to pause, reflect and give gratitude.

For IYMP, this balance reflects the teachings we carry forward: the balance between community and self and between the wisdom of Elders and the energy of youth.

As the leaves turn and the land prepares for winter, we give thanks for the mentors, families, and communities that hold up our youth all year round. 🍁

09/15/2026

⚠️ Fraud Alert

We have become aware of emails impersonating Ever Active and Shaping the Future which have included messages asking for payment details. While we have reported the emails to the authorities, we wanted to share some points to note from our organization.

1️⃣ We will never request payment details through a Google Form or any third-party application.
2️⃣ All of our communications come directly from an .org email address. No other email addresses are used by our organization.
3️⃣ If you receive an email from us that may seem off or feels illegitimate, do not reply or click any links; instead, forward it to [email protected], and we will confirm.

We're incredibly disappointed that this has happened, but it is the reality that we live in. If you encounter a fraudulent email, we highly recommend reporting it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

08/17/2026

Have your voice be heard!

Join our Youth Advisory Circle and help shape programs, events, and opportunities for youth in your community.

Ready to make an impact? Join the circle at the link below!
https://iymp.ca/join-our-journey/

07/22/2026

07/06/2026

📢 We're hiring! Join our growing team as an IYMP Program Coordinator, based in Alberta.

This role helps keep our Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (IYMP) sites connected, supporting community and school visits, building relationships with partners, and organizing training for the leaders who guide our youth mentors.
We're looking for someone enthusiastic, organized, and passionate about supporting students and schools. If that sounds like you (or someone you know), we'd love to hear from you!

🗓️ Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
📍 Location: Alberta
🔗www.everactive.org/hiring/