The Vision
"To restore balance to our communities"
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (2019) Indigenous youth are overrepresented in Manitoba’s justice system. (p.14)
"92 per cent of Indigenous youth in custody report having one traumatic experience" Manitoba Advocacy for Children and Youth. (2019). Learning From Nelson Mandela.
Our Mission
By inspiring Indigenous youth to participate in their communities proactively.
Through access to culture, paid employment skills and training, and mentoring.
Provided by our Indigenous Youth Development Circle.
We are currently in the prototyping phase stay, tuned.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015) Calls upon all levels of government to eliminate the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in custody by 2025, and monitor and evaluate their progress. (p.7)
Why?
We believe Indigenous youth involved with the criminal justice system have value and the power to transform their lives, families, and communities.