Weshkiniijig (Youth Program)
Weshkiniijig, Anishinabek Nation’s Youth Program, began in 2018 with the goal of enhancing the leadership of youth and those who work with youth through the Youth Life Promotion Program and Youth Culture Camp Program.
Weshkiniijig Programs
Supporting youth leadership, well-being, culture and meaningful opportunities across the Anishinabek Nation.
Youth Life Promotion Program
Funded by the Ministry of Health, Youth Life Promotion is based on the belief that all young people are capable of finding their own path to a meaningful life. Programs and services are holistic, strengths-based, empowerment-focused, and honour youth individuality.
Youth Culture Camp Program
Funded by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, Youth Culture Camp creates culturally relevant experiences that help revitalize cultural knowledge among Indigenous youth aged 8–29 years old.
Supporting Youth
Strengths-Based
Supporting the abilities, strengths and potential of each young person.
Empowerment Focused
Creating opportunities for youth to build confidence, leadership and meaningful life paths.
Culturally Connected
Supporting cultural knowledge, identity and connection through community-based experiences.
Supporting All Anishinabek Nation First Nations
Weshkiniijig supports all 39 Anishinabek First Nations with the implementation and development of annual work plans and activities for both the Youth Life Promotion and Youth Culture Camp Programs.
Connect with Weshkiniijig
For more information about the Weshkiniijig Youth Program, Youth Life Promotion, or Youth Culture Camp programming, contact the Anishinabek Nation.
info@anishinabek.ca