Here are several mental-health and wellness programs by and for Indigenous youth in Canada. Each entry includes a link and a short description of the program.

Program Description & LinK

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Mind Medicine (YMCA BC + Indigenous-serving orgs) A free 7-week group early-intervention mental wellness program for ages ~13-30 experiencing stress or mild-to-moderate anxiety, delivered by Indigenous-serving organiZations and built with input from Indigenous youth and communities. Link YMCA BC

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Indigenous Youth Mental Health Literacy (IYMHL) Resource A school-based mental health literacy curriculum resource being developed with Indigenous youth, communities and academics, to centre Indigenous worldviews and improve mental-health literacy among Indigenous youth in Canada. Link IYMHL

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Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness Program (IMHWP) (Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres)Program developed for urban Indigenous youth in Ontario, through Friendship Centres, recognizing traditional roles of youth, connection to culture, and providing supports. Link OFIFC

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Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program (Kids Help Phone) A virtual group program (via Zoom) for First Nations, Inuit or Métis youth aged 6-29, developed by Indigenous educators, school counsellors and community program workers, focusing on wellness, culturally safe spaces, mental-health tools and resources. Link Kids Help Phone+1

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Youth Mental Health and Wellness (First Nations Health Authority – BC)Provincial-level Indigenous youth wellness initiative offering wellness promotion, suicide prevention, youth forums, culturally-grounded healing and identity work for First Nations youth. Link FNHA

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KIJIKATIG Carving Program An Indigenous-led, art-based program engaging youth in traditional carving, land-based and cultural activities to promote holistic wellness, inter-generational healing and Indigenous youth empowerment. (described in CIHR announcement) Link to article cihr.gc.ca