Feathers of Hope
| Feathers of Hope | |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
Feathers of Hope is an organization that empowers youth to make positive change in their communities.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- March 2016: The initiative held a youth forum in Thunder Bay from November 17-20, 2014, involving over 150 Aboriginal youth. The project released a justice-focused action plan at Queen's Park and Parliament Hill in March 2016. The process is supported by the Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth to amplify youth voices.[2]
- April 2016: A report from this group regarding justice and juries was presented at the Robinson Superior Access to Justice Forum in 2016.[3]
- December 2018: Neveah Morriseau-Charlie participates in activities with this group.[4]
- December 2024: The organization hosted an employment gathering in Thunder Bay on November 28, 2024, to discuss hiring Indigenous youth. The event aimed to gather recommendations from young people to improve education and employment systems. The group plans to compile youth input into reports for government and Indigenous councils to influence future programming and funding.[5]
- February 2025: The organization hosted a youth gathering in Thunder Bay to collect feedback on the UNDRIP Act Action Plan. The group plans to use the recommendations for advocacy and will provide the findings to Justice Canada.[6]
- July 2026: The organization is led by CEO Betty Kennedy and works to enable youth to create positive community changes.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kennedy receives Sovereignty in Action Award to support annual 5km Red Dress Run", Anishinabek News, 31 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Youth meet with NDP leader", Anishinabek News, 21 March 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Calls for new approaches at Robinson Superior Access to Justice Forum", Anishinabek News, 8 April 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation youth step up in their community and schools", Anishinabek News, 6 December 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Employment gathering supports future generations in the work force", Anishinabek News, 12 December 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "UNDRIP Action Plan sees response from Feathers of Hope gathering", Anishinabek News, 6 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).