Join Our Journey
Looking to launch IYMP in your community? Reach out to the IYMP National Director Teena Starlight and/or your Regional Coordinator to help you set up an IYMP program in your community.
For a snapshot of thinking points and questions to consider for IYMP start up, check out our IYMP Readiness Guide (PDF).
For general information on volunteer opportunities and programming, reach out to your area’s Regional Coordinator using the contact information below:
- Quebec: Wahsontiio Montour: wahsontiio.montour@kahnawakeyouthcenter.ca
- Ontario: Lulu Choy: ychoy@cheo.on.ca
- Northern Manitoba: Teena Starlight [interim]: teena@everactive.org
- Southern Manitoba (Winnipeg): Lisa Spence: lisa@everactive.org
- Saskatchewan: Kevin Magento: mageto.kevin@usask.ca
- Alberta: Amanda Patrick (Cardinal): amanda@everactive.org
By joining IYMP, you will become an important part of our diverse family dedicated to promoting the wholistic health and Mino-Bimaadiziwin/Mino-Pimatisiwin in our communities.
IYMP Training in Nordegg, Sept 2019
Job postings
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator is an enthusiastic and organized person who helps facilitate partnerships and communication among Alberta IYMP sites and the national IYMP office in Alberta. The successful candidate will support the program with community and school visits, building and maintaining relationships, and organizing and facilitating leader training. Reporting to the National Director, IYMP, this position will contribute to the collective work of the organization and IYMP. We are looking for someone who brings creativity and care to their work, enjoys connecting with others, and has experience supporting students and schools. An interest in overall wellness and well-being is important, along with a passion for helping others thrive. The individual must be able to frequently travel throughout Alberta and be motivated to work in a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment.