The Inner City Youth Development Association would like to extend its thanks and gratitude to the NIB Trust Fund (now the Future Generations Foundation) for their generous support of our 'Negan Tepeh' program. Your commitment to this program is instrumental in addressing the profound challenges faced by marginalized Indigenous urban youth in our program and in our local community.
The funding enabled us to provide crucial resources and supports to create opportunities for marginalized Indigenous youth, helping them overcome intergenerational trauma and other barriers while allowing them to develop the skills to build a brighter future.
Most of those we work with suffer from varying degrees of intergenerational trauma. Your funding assisted with our mandate to:
respond to the TRC’s Calls to Action.
respond to the needs of the youth we serve with respect and hope.
provide youth with resources, tools, and attitudes to help stabilize their lives.
provide youth with cultural opportunities, to strengthen their cultural identity, traditions, and educational pursuits.
So, again, we thank the Foundation for believing in our mission and for your ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life for Indigenous youth, here, and across Canada. Your support has made a positive impact and difference in creating a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.
With sincere appreciation,
Joe Cloutier
Inner City Youth Development Association