Join Our Journey
Interested in bringing IYMP to your community, school, or organization?
IYMP is built through relationships, community leadership, and readiness. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please connect with IYMP National Director Teena Starlight or reach out through the Contact Us page. The IYMP team can help answer questions, share resources, and connect you with the most appropriate support based on your location, community priorities, and current program capacity.
For a snapshot of thinking points and questions to consider when exploring IYMP, check out our IYMP Readiness Guide (PDF).
Starting the Conversation
Every IYMP community is unique. Program planning is shaped by local strengths, relationships, youth leadership, school and community priorities, and available capacity.
Before launching IYMP, communities and partners are encouraged to consider:
- Who will champion and support the program locally?
- What relationships already exist among schools, youth, families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners?
- What strengths, activities, and teachings could shape the program in this community?
- What supports are needed for youth mentors to feel prepared, confident, and supported?
- What resources, staffing, and partnerships are needed for the program to be sustainable?
IYMP is not a one-size-fits-all program. It grows through community guidance, strong relationships, and a shared commitment to supporting Indigenous youth leadership, belonging, wholistic health, and mino-pimâtisiwin/mino-bimaadiziwin.
Volunteer and program opportunities
For general information about volunteer opportunities, community programming, or ways to get involved, please contact the IYMP National Director or use the Contact Us page. Because IYMP is community-guided, opportunities may vary by location and over time.
JoIN THE IYMP COMMUNITY
By joining IYMP, you become part of a broader network dedicated to supporting Indigenous youth leadership, mentorship, belonging, wholistic health, and mino-bimaadiziwin/mino-pimâtisiwin in our communities.
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
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
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.