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Standing Bear

A youth leadership program developed by Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario, that is designed to strengthen individual and community wellness.
Given that sport and recreation are powerful tools for building capacity, developing skills and enhancing unity, they are catalysts and a strong foundation for leadership and wellness.

The project was initiated with the intent of:
  • Engaging Indigenous youth and communities, Indigenous leaders, government at all levels, educators, businesses, non-profits, and non-Indigenous peoples in collectively defining issues and solutions regarding youth leadership.
  • Developing a Youth Leadership Program based on research and consultations with Indigenous youth.
  • Delivering youth-focused resources through project collaboration and partnerships.

    • The Standing Bear program is delivered with one core and six optional streams of learning opportunities:
  • Creative Arts
  • Community Activism
  • Cultural Education
  • Exploring Job and Life Skills
  • Health and Wellness
  • Sport and Recreation
Standing Bear