What is Stories of Resilience – Voices from Indigenous Youth in Northern Alberta?
Stories of Resilience – Voices from Indigenous Youth in Northern Alberta is an initiative by The Resilience Institute, in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross. It is a creative program that promotes what it means to be resilient (or not) – spiritually, physically, culturally. The engagement activities, centered around thematic learning, have proven to strengthen community momentum for longer-term climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies.

This Stories of Resilience initiative aims to engage Indigenous youth in Northern Alberta around the theme of ‘regrowth’ following the 2023 wildfire season in the region. Through this initiative, youth will have the opportunity to learn about climate-related risks, risk reduction strategies, adaptation, and resilience-building. They will also be supported to share their stories of regrowth and resilience, thereby contributing to community risk reduction and climate change adaptation efforts. This approach aims to transform passive awareness into active participation and not only enhances individual and community resilience, but also fosters a culture of proactive, collaborative problem-solving.
How can I get updates & more info?
Questions? We’d love to hear from you!
Reach us at: stories@resilienceinstitute.ca

