We Help Youth Help Themselves…

Halloween 2024

Halloween activities, performances and snacking - we do that every year!

NEXT INTAKE FOR REGISTRATION...

is on November 13, 2024. If you will be 15 to 19 years of age on that date, come see us.

After School Outreach...

Our Youth Engagement Program helps build relationships, trust and it takes away the pressures of school. It's time for youth to hang out and have fun and get to know each other.

Congrats 2024 Graduates!

All your hard work and dedication have paid off and we’re so proud of you! Here’s to a future filled with endless possibilities. Click to see the grad photos!

With Gratitude...

we thank The Future Generations Foundation, formerly known as NIB Trust Fund, for their generous support of our 'Negan Tepeh' program. Click to learn more.

Winter Celebration....

Students and staff enjoyed a special meal, creative performance activities, special guests for drumming and song, and gifts before we closed for the holidays.

Jasmine presents National Red Dress Day to whole school.

Summer Programming Starts July 9!

We start on July 9 and end on August 16. The drop in program is FREE and runs Tuesdays to Fridays. We generally operate from 10:00 AM until 3:30 PM and meet at Inner City High School. Click for more info!

Circular Motion...

Dallas Arcand, a world champion Hoop Dancer, visited us. He shared stories, dance and music with the youth about his journey.

Star Blanket...

Zelma (R) displays her ceremonial Star Blanket with school Elder Marjorie (Middle) and Zelma's friend Alana (L) as part of a special project for English 30.

$2.9 Million Dollar NetZero Retrofit Grant Announced...

Truth & Reconciliation Day

On September 30th, our school stood together at Elk island National Park, remembering the past, reconnecting, and building relationships for the future. Much has changed over our decades of operation but what hasn't changed is that the youth we serve continue to inspire us. We are re-energized in our commitment to help youth help themselves.

After-School Drama Group

With the help of a guest choreographer named Seonagh Kummer, staff member Linda, supported by Tanys, worked with our drama group after school creating tableaus that honoured and responded to the unmarked graves of children found buried at former residential schools.

We are an Edmonton Not-For-Profit, Registered Charity

For over 30 years the Inner City Youth Engagement Program and Inner City High School, under the umbrella of the Inner City Youth Development Association, have provided life-changing opportunities to Edmonton’s marginalized Indigenous and other urban youth, allowing them to leave the desperation of the street and build more productive lives. Many in our programs struggle to overcome the impact of intergenerational trauma, which often includes a negative school history, contact with the justice system, involvement with the childcare system, and poverty. Our Youth Engagement Program reaches youth at the street level, providing needed support that bridges them to an eventual high school diploma. Our unique approach allows us to work with youth in a more holistic way, assisting them in creating their path towards their goals and a brighter future.

Inner City High School’s Fall 2024 Registration

This year, our registration for high school is in-person. We began accepting new and returning students on August 27, 2024. Our next semester, Semester 1 B, begins on Nov 13. If you are between 15 and 19 years of age, you can come down and register, Monday to Friday 9 am to 2 pm (except on holidays). The person registering needs to provide identification that shows their date of birth, address, and Canadian citizenship.