EleV program centers aspirations of Indigenous youth
Indigenous youth are powerful agents of change for their communities, Nations, and Canada as a whole.
The visions and aspirations of Indigenous youth are central to the EleV program. Highlighting, centering and listening to their voices is crucial to finding the way forward.
The Indigenous Youth: Our Visions for the Future video project is part of that effort.
We reached out to Indigenous youth from many Nations and many regions across the Canada and provided support for training so they could produce videos answering the questions: “What is your vision for the future and how are you going to make that happen? What and who do you need to help make that future a reality?”
EleV is a commitment to Indigenous youth to support them in their pathways through education and on to meaningful livelihoods based on their values, traditions and aspirations. The way forward is found in the visions of Indigenous youth. This video series is one path to listen to and honour the voices of young Indigenous people.
Our Vision for the Future
Individual Youth Interviews on Our Vision for the Future
Indigenous Youth: Our Visions for the Future Video Series - Tori Barrer. Tori Barrarr, Nbisiing Anishinaabeg from Nipissing First Nation, discussing the importance of learning and teaching culture
Indigenous Youth: Our Visions for the Future Video Series - Sentilla Bubb
Sentilla Bubb, Métis, Regina, SK, Educator and Child Advocate, on marking Orange Shirt Day to build bridges of understanding between cultures.
Indigenous Youth: Our Visions for the Future Video Series - Sarah Russell
Sarah Russell, Blackfoot from Blackfoot Confederacy, Alberta, discussing Indigenous education and cultural continuity through an innovative art project.
Indigenous Youth: Our Visions for the Future Video Series - Salia Joseph
Salia Joseph, Squamish, British Columbia, discusses her work on language revitalization and the power of Indigenous languages.
Indigenous Youth: Our Visions for the Future Video Series - Rebecca LaRiviere
Rebecca LaRiviere, Métis from Treaty 1, Winnipeg, Manitoba, an early childhood educator on the traditional approach to children.
Indigenous Youth: Our Visions for the Future Video Series - Jordyn Burnouf
Jordyn Bournoff, Denesuline from Black Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan, on indigenous worldviews on environment and sustainability
Indigenous Youth: Our Visions for the Future Video Series - James Beardy
James Beardy, Cree, Fox Lake Cree Nation, Manitoba, on the importance of culture and cultural supports in post-secondary institutions
Indigenous Youth: Our Visions for the Future Video Series - Autum Jules
Autumn Jules, Tlingit from Teslin, Yukon, on the importance of on-the-land learning and connecting youth and elders
We’d like to thank Creative Fire, Bang Up Productions and all of the youth participants for helping bring this project to life.
