Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program
Co-developed with Indigenous youth, educators and researchers, IYMP promotes well-being, resiliency and Mino-bimaadiziwin/Mino-pimatisiwin (living in a good way).
Recent News
Learn, Listen, Act for Reconciliation with Dr. Teena Starlight
Join our National Director, Dr. Teena Starlight alongside Mentor Canada on September 18th from 11-12 pm MST to gain valuable…
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Celebrating Our Students – Alberta's 1st Annual IYMP Day
On June 6th, IYMP hosted it’s first annual celebration in Alberta, in partnership with the University of Alberta’s First People’s…
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First Credit Camp in Alberta a Success!
In May our Alberta team hosted a 3-Day credit camp in Kananaskis at the Tim Hortons Foundation Camp. Students were…
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About
Who We Are
The Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (IYMP) is a communal, relationship-based after school healthy living program. It is delivered by Indigenous high school students for elementary school children. IYMP has established relationships with over 50 communities across Canada.
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Wolves
- Care and devotion to each other
- Intelligent, resilient, and loyal
- Form friendships and maintain lifelong bonds
- Wolf pack – extended family and friends
- Generosity & Reciprocity
Communal Mentorship
- Children, and the lessons they share with us, are gifts from the creator
- Collaboration
- Relationship building
- Lifelong supports
- Continued growth
- Independence & Responsibility
Voice
- Communication and collaboration
- Sharing knowledge
- Finding your voice
- Mastery & Relevance
Fire and Land
- Warmth
- Safety
- Home
- Belonging & Respect
Our People
Youth High School Mentors & Community Champions
High School Mentors are trained to plan and deliver a weekly program: preparing and serving a healthy snack, leading active games, and facilitating teaching circles. Community Champions in each community guide and support high school mentors.
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Youth Advisory Circle
The Youth Advisory Circle is composed of dedicated Indigenous youth affiliated with IYMP— the circle provides guidance on the content and implementation of IYMP programming.
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Staff
IYMP communities are supported by a network of individuals across Canada including a National Director, Regional Coordinators, Program Leaders…and many more.
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Leadership Circle
The Leadership Circle is composed of experts dedicated to supporting IYMP’s continued success and sustainability.
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Join Our Story
Interested in joining the IYMP team? Reach out to Teena Starlight for information. By joining IYMP, you will become an important part of our diverse family dedicated to promoting wholistic health and Mino-Bimaadiziwin/Mino-Pimatisiwin in our communities.
WHERE WE ARE
This map provides an overview of the many IYMP communities across Canada.