Indigenous Youth Grant Recipients

It has been our honour to partner with so many Indigenous-led organizations working alongside Indigenous youth to address social inequalities in a holistic and self-determined way. Highlights include:
$2.3M+
in grant funding awarded
800+
young people directly impacted by active program funding
65%
of initiatives support youth in rural and remote communities
100%
of funding is directed to Indigenous-led organizations or programs

Featured Grant Recipients

A̱ka̱la Outdoor Education Society
$20,000

To support two Youth Leadership Paddle Programs

Anishnabeg Outreach
$50,000

To facilitate rollout of the AONest digital mental health support platform

Annaumakkaijiit (Annauma) Community Foundation
$50,000

Support for community-led initiatives to improve the lives of Inuit in Nunavut.

The Arctic Rose Foundation
$50,000

To develop and grow Human Resource capacity and supports

Brandon Friendship Centre
$50,000

To support their Gakina Abinoojiyag Programs for Youth Homelessness Prevention

Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre
$50,000

To support wages for Youth Leaders and Mentors

Gwagwaltama Revitalization Society
$21,500

To connect Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw youth to language revitalization internships

Indigenous Youth Roots
$50,000

Operational support for professional development and training

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
$50,000

To support the 7th Generation Image Makers Studio Program.

2025 Grant Recipients

In 2025 we seek to build and strengthen relationships with partners old and new.

  • A̱ka̱la Outdoor Education Society
    $20,000
  • Anishnabeg Outreach
    $50,000
  • Annaumakkaijiit (Annauma) Community Foundation
    $50,000
  • The Arctic Rose Foundation
    $50,000
  • Brandon Friendship Centre
    $50,000
  • Brantford Native Housing
    $50,000
  • Feathers of Hope
    $30,000
  • Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre
    $50,000
  • Gwagwaltama Revitalization Society
    $21,500
  • Indigenous Women Outdoors Society
    $24,500
  • Indigenous Youth Roots
    $50,000
  • Inuit Circumpolar Council Foundation
    $50,000
  • Kehkimin Wolastoqey Language Immersion School
    $25,000
  • Kitselas First Nation
    $3,300
  • Kw’umut Lelum Foundation
    $40,000
  • Listuguj Powwow Committee
    $10,000
  • Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
    $50,000
  • Ma’mo’weh Wii’soo’ka’tiwin Foundation
    $30,000
  • Moose Hide Foundation
    $25,000
  • Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
    $50,000
  • Nawalakw Culture Project (MakeWay)
    $40,000
  • Northern Youth Leadership
    $30,000
  • Outside Looking In
    $50,000
  • Seabird Island Band
    $5,000
  • Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth
    $50,000
  • VIDEA
    $30,000

2024 Grant Recipients

Our second full year of granting to Indigenous-led initiatives saw an increase in funding – as well as number of grantee partnerships – that doubles the year previous.

  • A̱ka̱la Society
    $10,000
  • Awo Taan Healing Lodge
    $35,000
  • ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency
    $50,000
  • Gathering Our Medicine (Camp Fircom)
    $22,000
  • The Healing of the Seven Generations
    $25,000
  • Hulitan Family & Community Services Society
    $50,000
  • Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (Ever Active Schools)
    $50,000
  • Indspire
    $25,000
  • Kenora Chiefs Advisory (Ma’mo’weh Wii’soo’ka’tiwin Foundation)
    $25,000
  • Kitselas First Nation
    $9,300
  • Moose Hide Campaign
    $20,000
  • The Nihewan Foundation
    $50,000
  • Orillia Native Women’s Group
    $20,000
  • Outside Looking In
    $50,000
  • Recreation & Parks Association of Nunavut
    $25,000
  • Red Deer Native Friendship Society
    $25,000
  • Strong Earth Alliance
    $15,000
  • Victoria Native Friendship Centre
    $35,000
  • We Matter
    $50,000

2023 Grant Recipients

During the launch phase of our Indigenous Youth Grant Program, the Peter Gilgan Foundation awarded grants to 10 important Indigenous-led initiatives, empowering young people from coast to coast.

  • 4Rs Youth Movement
    $25,000
  • Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family & Community Services Society
    $50,000 over two years
  • Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
    $50,000 over two years
  • Outside Looking In
    $25,000
  • Red Deer Native Friendship Society
    $20,000
  • SchoolBOX Inc.
    $20,000
  • Shinah House Foundation
    $25,000
  • Urban Society For Aboriginal Youth
    $50,000
  • VIDEA
    $25,000
  • Women of First Light – Wapna’kikewi’skwaq
    $25,000