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Dec 11, 20246 min read
Rivers, Rapids, and Growth: My Experience with Northern Youth Leadership
Hi, I'm Nina Slagter, I was born and raised on the land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nations. I'm a high school student and I'm here to...
Nov 6, 20241 min read
Hidden Lake Leadership Camp Trip Summary 2024
This summer, young leaders from across the North gathered for an unforgettable experience at the Hidden Lake Leadership Camp . The camp...
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Nahanni River Rafting Adventure Trip Summary 2024
We are excited to share the highlights of the Northern Youth Leadership (NYL) Nahanni River Rafting Adventure! This trip brought together...
Nov 1, 20241 min read
Gana River Leadership Camp Trip Summary 2024
The Northern Youth Leadership (NYL) recently completed its successful 2024 Gana River Leadership Trip, an inspiring journey designed to...
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Youth "Connecting On the Land in Denendeh" (COLD) Forum
Applications are now open for the Youth "Connecting On the Land in Denendeh" (COLD) Forum!
Aug 27, 20241 min read
Tarek Leahy Chicot (TLC) Camp Postponed Until Further Notice
It is with a heavy heart to announce that we have decided to postpone the Tarek Leahy Chicot (TLC) Camp until further notice due to the...
Jun 20, 20244 min read
Tarek Leahy Chicot (TLC) Camp
Youth learn about climate change, health, and well-being through local Indigenous Knowledge and scientific research.
Jun 20, 20243 min read
Northern Youth Leadership New Logo Inspiration
Here are the youth designs that inspired the new NYL logo: Isabell Moses - Wrigley, 15 Isabell’s logo showcases a vibrant, hand-drawn...
May 1, 20241 min read
Youth Staff Application Gana River Leadership Camp 2024
Northern Youth Leadership is seeking a youth staff to hire for our Gana River Leadership Camp June 24 – July 3, 2024 from the ages of...
Feb 4, 20241 min read
North Arm Advanced Leadership Canoe Trip
Starts: June 28, 2021 Ends: July 9, 2021 For: Youth ages 14-16 from Northwest Territories Apply here: Applications for this program are...
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Mar 15, 20234 min read
[Filled]: Job Posting: Project Director
Project Director Flexible 2023 start date Based in Yellowknife, NT with land-based travel opportunities 1-year fixed term contract with...
May 1, 20201 min read
Survival Skills Challenge #3
Share a picture of you travelling on the land. What information about your trip would you make sure someone at home had before you left?...
Apr 30, 20201 min read
2020 Camp Application Deadline Extended
Good news - you still have time to apply for a summer camp. The application deadline for NYL’s Summer Leadership Camps has been extended...
Apr 29, 20202 min read
Youth Taking the Lead - Akesha Hardisty-Norwegian
Akesha Hardisty-Norwegian is 18 years old and lives in Fort Simpson, NT. Here’s how she’s taking the lead: "Sports is something I’m...
Apr 24, 20201 min read
Survival Skills - Challenge #2
Share a picture of three things that you always carry with you when you go out on the land. Tell us why these three things are important...
Apr 22, 20202 min read
Youth Taking the Lead - Trina Adanchilla Pauls
Trina Adanchilla Pauls is 15 years old and lives in Whitehorse, Yukon. Here’s how she’s taking the lead: “Adanchilla is my traditional...
Apr 21, 20202 min read
Youth Taking the Lead - Minnie Akeeagok
Minnie Akeeagok is 15 years old and lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Here’s how she’s taking the lead: “I’m taking a leadership role in my...
Apr 17, 20201 min read
Survival Skills - Challenge #1
Who is your favourite person to go out on the land with and why? Share a picture of you on the land together. Tag...
Apr 17, 20201 min read
Announcing the 10-week Survival Skills Challenge
Challenge time! For the next 10 weeks, NYL will be releasing a new survival skills challenge every Friday. These fun challenges are...
Apr 16, 20201 min read
Youth Taking the Lead - Ocean Pottle-Shiwak
Ocean Pottle-Shiwak is 16 years old and lives in Rigolet, Nunatsiavut. Here's how she's taking the lead: "I’m taking a leadership role...
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