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Bell Let’s Talk boosts mental health support for students and Indigenous youth in Manitoba
$310,000 in funding for Red River College Polytechnic, Sagkeeng Child and Family Services, and 6 other community partners across Manitoba Bell Let’s Talk kicks off a new year of action and change in mental health on January 24 WINNIPEG, January 16, 2024 – Bell Let’s Talk today announced $310,000 in mental health support for Red […]
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Manitoba needs more support for youth, First Nations leaders say following stabbing death of teen – CBC
Dec 06, 2023 As the community of Norway House grapples with the recent stabbing death of a 15 year old boy, leaders are focused on how to handle the trauma and prevent youth violence in the future. Two community members have been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the attack early Saturday —a 38-year-old man and […]
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Alarming Increase in Youth Suicide Rates Underscores Urgent Need for Change in the Status Quo in Manitoba
December 5, 2023 Treaty One, Manitoba – Recent data from the annual statistics released by the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) has exposed unprecedented levels of youth suicide in Manitoba. In response, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) urgently calls for immediate and comprehensive measures to protect our young people, with a particular […]
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MKO Calls for Action on Youth Suicide Crisis
Treaty One Territory Winnipeg. MB– Today, the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, Sherry Gott, issued her Annual Report and Service Plan for 2022-23. In her report, the Manitoba Advocate highlights the current youth suicide crisis in Manitoba. Last fiscal year, tragically, 37 young people under the age of 21 died by suicide. As noted […]
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Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards Honours 18 Young Manitobans for Outstanding Achievements in Volunteerism, Academics, Art and More
November 23, 2023 At its 29th annual ceremony, the Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards (MIYAA) celebrated exceptional Indigenous young people making a difference in our community, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare announced today. “I was thrilled to attend the awards ceremony and have the privilege of meeting Indigenous young people who are […]
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The NCTR invites Canadian youth to share their vision of Reconciliation
November 20 2023, TREATY 1 TERRITORY (WINNIPEG) — The Imagine a Canada 2023-2024 program invites Canadian youth from Kindergarten through to Grade 12 and CÉGEP to envision a Canada Reconciled. Since 2016, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) has received more than 1,400 submissions and has worked with thousands of students to realize […]
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Southern Manitoba First Nation’s ceremony connects youth with bison herd for education, community-building – CBC
Nov 08, 2023 Ceremony part of ‘making kids aware that there’s other things that they can do,’ says Sioux Valley chief A southwestern Manitoba First Nation is turning to its bison herd to help heal a community in crisis. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Chief Vincent Tacan says the First Nation wants to reinforce positive messaging […]
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Indigenous youth and their efforts to change society put InFocus – APTN News
Oct 25, 2023 From organizing rallies and walks to creating platforms for Indigenous people to speak out – young Indigenous youth are on the move and their actions are put InFocus. Read More: https://www.aptnnews.ca/infocus/indigenous-youth-and-their-efforts-to-change-society-put-infocus/
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Statement from Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, Minister Responsible for Gender Equity, on the `No Space For Hate’ Counter-Protest Party
October 21, 2023 As minister responsible for gender equity, I affirm our government’s support for transgender and gender-diverse youth. Manitoba youth must be supported to live as their authentic selves. Our government stands firm in support of 2SLGBTQI+ Manitobans, and against any form of discrimination or intimidation that puts the lives of 2SLGBTQI+ youth at […]
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It was inspirational’: Wab Kinew’s message to Indigenous youth resonates with students – CBC
Oct 05, 2023 Premier-designate offered words of encouragement to young people after NDP election win Some Indigenous youth and students in Manitoba say they’re feeling inspired and motivated after the province’s first First Nations premier offered them an encouraging message following his party’s victory on Tuesday night. Premier-designate Wab Kinew spoke directly to Indigenous youth after he […]
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