Stories & News
Stories from the Land – Grounding in Community
At the end of March, YOLO Advisory members met in Yellowknife for their first in-person gathering. The time focused on...
Stories from the Land – What the Land Teaches Over Time with Nickia McIvor
This story from artist and graphic designer Nickia McIvor (who has also helped us with our logo work!) explores how...
January – YOLO Community Newsletter
In this edition, you’ll find some great new opportunities offered by Braiding Knowledges Canada and Experiences Canada. There are also...
Stories from the Land – Relational Leadership: Building Connections with Gabriel Brost
In this piece, Gabriel offers a personal reflection on his journey working with youth on the land, the relationships that...
November Virtual Learning Circle – Shirley Thompson
Don’t forget to look back at November’s Virtual Learning Circle, hosted by Shirley Thompson of Pine Creek First Nation. Shirley,...
October Virtual Learning Circle with Dr. Mandee McDonald
We were pleased to welcome Dr. Mandee McDonald, who shared insights from the Yellowhead Institute’s Special Report on Indigenous Land-Based...
Stories from the Land: The Heart of Relationship with Zahra Remtulla
For Zahra Remtulla, land-based and community-driven work begins and ends with relationships. Through her experiences across BC, the NWT, and...
September Virtual Learning Circle – Reintroducing the YOLO Community
September’s Virtual Learning Circle was hosted by Shea and Zahra, who reintroduced the YOLO Community Network and showcased all the...
Pulse of the Land: Supporting Indigenous Youth and Communities in Building Intergenerational Leadership
Nature United’s recent article Pulse of the Land: Supporting Indigenous Youth and Communities in Building Intergenerational Leadership shines a light...