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When we talk about strong communities, we are really talking about strong young people. The well-being of our youth shapes the future of our families, our cultures, and our Nations. Creating spaces where Métis youth can gather, learn, and grow together is an important part of that journey. Leadership camps for Métis youth are one way to nurture that growth. These camps are not simply programs or activities. They are spaces where young people can reconnect with who they are, w

Stories hold a special place in many Indigenous cultures. They are not just words or information to be collected and analyzed. Instead, stories are living gifts that carry memory, law, humour, grief, warning, instruction, and responsibility. When we engage in storycatching, we enter a space of relationship and trust. This practice is very different from the mainstream ways stories are often treated as data to be mined and extracted. In this post, I want to share why storycatc

Spirit Storycatching Network supports leadership development by creating opportunities for youth, helpers, and community members to learn through relationship, cultural teaching, and shared responsibility over time. In many Indigenous communities, leadership is not taught through formal instruction alone, but through participation — by taking part in cultural gatherings, observing Elders and helpers, supporting others in circle, and gradually assuming roles of care and respon

Indigenous youth carry immense strength, culture, and potential, even while navigating complex social and historical realities that can affect their well-being. Land-based healing practices—rooted in culture, language, and relationship to place—offer meaningful pathways for support and growth. Land-based healing camps create space for young people to reconnect with their heritage, strengthen identity, learn practical life skills, and deepen resilience. This piece explores the

Healing within Indigenous communities is often guided by cultural knowledge, lived experience, and the collective responsibilities shared among families, Elders, helpers, and leadership. Approaches to wellness may be informed by teachings connected to land, language, ceremony, and relationship, as well as by the experiences of community members who carry knowledge through practice and participation. These understandings can support individuals and families in navigating grief