Community Network
IYMP is built through relationships with Indigenous communities, schools, youth, families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and local partners. Each community shapes IYMP in ways that reflect local strengths, priorities, teachings, relationships, and capacity. Since beginning in 2003, IYMP has grown through relationships with Indigenous communities across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. While program activity may vary by year, location, staffing, school partnerships, and community priorities, IYMP continues to be guided by a commitment to Indigenous youth leadership, mentorship, belonging, wholistic health, and mino-bimaadiziwin/mino-pimâtisiwin.
IYMP COMMUNITIES CURRENTLY LISTED WITH CONSENT
The communities listed are connected to IYMP and have consented to being named on the IYMP website. Program activity may vary by community and over time based on local priorities, partnerships, and capacity.
WHERE WE ARE
This map provides an overview of the many IYMP communities across Canada.
how Communities shape iymp
IYMP is not a one-size-fits-all program. It is adapted with communities so that programming reflects local needs, strengths, cultures, and contexts.
Community-Led
Communities guide how IYMP is planned, adapted, and delivered. Local champions, schools, families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners help shape the program in ways that are meaningful and relevant
Youth-Centred
Youth are at the heart of IYMP. With training and support, youth mentors lead activities, build relationships, and create welcoming spaces for younger children to connect, learn, and belong.
Relationship-Based
IYMP grows through relationships. The program brings together youth, schools, families, communities, and partners to support mentorship, leadership, and wholistic wellbeing.
Flexible and Locally Adapted
No two IYMP communities look exactly the same. Communities may adapt activities, teachings, schedules, food, movement, leadership opportunities, and local partnerships to reflect their own priorities and ways of knowing.
Stories from the iymp journey
Across communities, IYMP has created opportunities for Indigenous youth to lead, mentor, connect, and give back. These stories reflect the relationships, strengths, and community leadership that have shaped IYMP over time. Read our stories.
interested in iymp?
Interested in learning whether IYMP could be a fit for your community, school, or organization?
Visit our Join Our Journey page to learn more about community readiness, relationship-building, and current program capacity.