EleV
Indigenous young people are the fastest-growing population in Canada and powerful agents of change for their communities, Nations, and Canada as a whole.
With our partners, we seek to advance Indigenous solutions in:
Post-secondary education and training | Entrepreneurship and economic development | Language and culture | Health | Digital equity and STEM | Climate and environment
As key enablers in transforming education and employment in service of Indigenous youth, we also work with partners in the key areas of strengthening indigenous organizations, elevating youth voice and leadership, and promoting narrative change.
Empowering Indigenous Futures — A Shared Vision for Change
Our goal is to transform education and employment systems in Canada to support 100,000 Indigenous young people to complete post-secondary education and transition to meaningful livelihoods by 2030.
The vision for EleV — a vision co-created and confirmed with Indigenous youth and communities — is for Indigenous young people to live Mino Bimaadiziwin, which means “a good life” in the Anishinaabe language.
EleV’s goal is for education and employment systems to be transformed to enable 100,000 Indigenous young people to access post-secondary education and transition to meaningful livelihoods by 2030.
It is an ambitious goal, but we are not walking this road alone, nor are we leading the way. We will walk alongside Indigenous youth, communities, and Nations with respect and commitment to support the journey towards Mino Bimaadiziwin. We know the solutions are found in the vision and values of Indigenous youth. Our role is to support their initiatives, their efforts, and their ideas for transformative change.
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EleV Newsletter
Stay informed about EleV's work with partners to uplift Indigenous young people to live Mino Bimaadiziwin — a good life. Watch your inbox for our monthly newsletter and share with your network!
Taking Flight Together
The Way We Work
Built on co-creation, listening, learning, respect, reciprocity, and commitment, EleV supports Indigenous solutions to transform systems of education and employment to better serve and meet the needs of Indigenous youth.
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Partners
The EleV Program works with partners in every region of the country. Our partners are Indigenous-led or are working in deep partnership with Indigenous youth, communities, or organizations. Many of our partners serve First Nations, Métis, and Inuit young people in multiple regions and over large territories.
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Youth Voices
EleV amplifies the voices of Indigenous young people as agents of change in their communities and across Canada. The visions and aspirations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth are central to the EleV Program.
Learn moreEleV Program Podcast
Young People Know is a five-part podcast series featuring the voices and experiences of young Indigenous leaders, co-created and co-produced by the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program and Good Influence Films.
Indigenous Art and Storytelling
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The EleV Programs works with Indigenous artists from regions across the country to deepen our storytelling and to centre diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis perspectives. Explore some of the pieces and learn more about the artists in the series.
Pathway to Change: Transforming Systems, Empowering Generations
Transforming Systems, Empowering Generations
The work of EleV and our partners will transform education and employment, supporting the next generation of Indigenous youth to reach their goals, contribute to the community, and lead their Nations in alignment with self-determination. We will facilitate action in areas necessary to enable progress, including entrepreneurship and digital connectivity. Ultimately, we want our work to result in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth prospering through connection to culture, language, and land, a strong sense of self, and opportunities to lead.
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active
Period
August 2014–Ongoing
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