Posted by Jim Dawson
Y2Y is a transformative program that immerses Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth between the ages of 15 and 17 in Indigenous culture while fostering connections with a diverse group of young people from across Canada. They engage in meaningful cultural exchanges, learn about Indigenous traditions, and deepen their understanding of Indigenous history and heritage. This event is cost-free for selected participants. This includes travel to and from the event, accommodations, food and admission to facilities such as Museums. Only 50 youth will be chosen for this experience.
Interested youth must be:
     A Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
     Aged 15 to 17 at the time of the event, and
     In a Canadian secondary school
Applications must be submitted online by the end of the day on October 30, 2026 at HonouringIndigenousPeoples.com.  Selected applicants will be interviewed.  Those selected for the program will be notified by November 27, 2026.
To view a video on the 2026 experience, see : youtube.com/watch?v=2gT92dD8vGI