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Dec 116 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 61 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 41 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 11 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...

Youth "Connecting On the Land in Denendeh" (COLD) Forum

Oct 311 min read

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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 271 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 204 min read

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Tarek Leahy Chicot (TLC) Camp

Youth learn about climate change, health, and well-being through local Indigenous Knowledge and scientific research.

Jun 203 min read

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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...

Youth Staff Application Gana River Leadership Camp 2024

May 11 min read

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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...

North Arm Advanced Leadership Canoe Trip

Feb 41 min read

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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...

Mar 15, 20234 min read

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[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

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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

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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...

Youth Taking the Lead - Akesha Hardisty-Norwegian

Apr 29, 20202 min read

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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

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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...

Youth Taking the Lead - Trina Adanchilla Pauls

Apr 22, 20202 min read

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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

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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

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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...

Announcing the 10-week Survival Skills Challenge

Apr 17, 20201 min read

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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...

Youth Taking the Lead - Ocean Pottle-Shiwak

Apr 16, 20201 min read

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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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