Y4Y creates and manages projects to improve the lives of youth in Canada through arts, culture and health education.
Founded and led by female Indigenous youth. Supported by volunteers. Funded by the continued kindness of granting organizations and individual donors that share our vision. Write to us at [email protected] to learn more.
Indigenous Youth working to reduce stigma towards opioids and save lives in communities across Canada. Share your story! And search #TalkOverdose on social media to learn what female Indigenous youth are doing to fight the crisis through lived-experience education. #ParlonsSurdose
The Swampy Cree word for 'a view to the future', Kîšâc reconnects youth with Indigenous culture through beading, moccasin making, cooking & baking, and jingle & jigging.
Grants and donations come and go, but the need never stops. When we're not delivering programs, we're putting what we know to work to raise funds so that we can continue on this path. If you’re unable to make a donation or secure a grant, there’s another meaningful way to support us: purchase our handmade Indigenous chocolates and treats. Every purchase helps sustain our work while sharing a taste of our culture and creativity.
Talk Overdose was founded in May 2021 to teach youth about opioids.
Kisac was founded in 2022 to (re-)connect youth with culture.
We make the crates and the contents we send to schools and organizations.
Handmade chocolates and cookies for two organizations who requested presentations.
Talk Overdose presents at Jack.org's 2022 Summit.
Five signs of problematic opioid use.
A pre-presentation meeting with Urban Aboriginal Alternate High School.
Taliah, Sarina, Ayla and Zara at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.
A special appearance by our advisor Louella.
Screenshot of a presentation on Canada's growing problem.
Zara, Taliah, and Sarina Lyons sending homemade Indigenous chocolates to Brandon Schools.
These special guests shared their lived-experience with youth.
Indigenous female youth co-founders, aged 13 to 18
Projects launched in the first year of operation
Grade 7-12 students reached via presentations & workshops, virtually and in person (December 2024)
2024 Yannies Award Winner - 'Best Health Policy & Wellness'
2022 RBC Spirit of the Capital Youth Award Winner - 'Take A Stand'