Aboriginal Youth receive Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award

It was history in the making for Aboriginal Youth and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Programme as, for the first time in PEI, thirteen Aboriginal Youth from across the Island received the Bronze Award.
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Opportunities in the forces

Interested in a challenge? The Canadian Forces offers three programs for Aboriginal youth that are intended to encourage consideration of the forces as a part-time or full-time career option.
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Improving self-esteem among Aboriginal youth through music and mentorship!

Supported by the Alberta government and involving a variety of community partners, the Cold Lake Music Factory pilot project is designed to help at-risk Aboriginal youth experience success, improve self-esteem, build confidence, and develop team work and other job-related skills.

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Not Just Another Pretty Face...

Miss Blackfoot Canada 2010, Simone Smith, is not just another pretty face. The 19-year-old Fort Macleod resident can’t wait to add more pageants to her resume with the hopes of being a role model of overcoming issues that are heavily affecting the First Nations population, including herself.
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In need of some funds to help you through school?? Check it out!

Everybody could use a little help right! Check out the following link and see if you are eligible for the First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program!!


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Hope thrives in the youth of the Okanagan Nation

The new generation of Aboriginal youth shows bold initiative by unburdening themselves from centuries-long grievous statistics.
It has been a painfully well-known fact that the rate of youth suicide in Aboriginal communities exceeds that of the non-Aboriginal population.
According to Statistics Canada, suicide is the major killer of young Aboriginal people after accidents. As far as many youth are concerned, the time has come for positive change.

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CompuCorps.org Announces Microsoft Donation for Aboriginal Youth Computer Program

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 9, 2010) - The high tech charity CompuCorps.org (CompuCorps Mentoring/ Les Mentors de CompuCorps) is pleased to announce a software donation from Microsoft Canada for 1,000 computer systems and 25 servers to support its national program - TechFeather. Read More>>