Indigenous Canada

Stories From Our Nations

Nahka Nahka - Canada - 25

I am inspired by Youth, by Voice, and by people who care. I am also inspired by the beauty of the world, which I think consists of nature, of art and of community. I am involved in theatre, and literature: I was recently published in a book about Indigenous identity, the environment, and co-habitation and communication between Indigenous peoples and French Canadians in Québec. As a younger person I was involved in voicing youth perspectives on politics in Canada and the environment. (read more)

 

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Organizations

  • Healing Our Spirit

    To increase awareness and promote the prevention of HIV/AIDS in urban, rural and remote Aboriginal communities throughout British Columbia.

  • The Indigenous Peoples Program

    The Indigenous Peoples Program (IPP) at the Extension Division was established in 1988. It has achieved recognition for its conferences and workshops, and as a publisher and research unit. IPP works primarily with organizations and institutions to provide educational opportunities and promote programs toward improving social and economic conditions for Indigenous peoples locally and globally.

  • Native Friendship Center of Montreal

    The mission of the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal (NFCM) is to promote, develop and enhance the quality of life of Montreal's urban Aboriginal community. The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal is part of a national initiative that bridges the gap between two cultures.

Quick Facts

Population:
1,172,790
Youth Population:
560 895
(youth under 25)
Nationalities:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit
Languages:
11 distinct families; between 53 and 70 Aboriginal languages in these families

 

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