Three young Indigenous leaders have been appointed to gather input from Inuit, Métis and First Nations youth across Canada about programs that can support and empower them. The three youth, appointed by Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett, have established a project called Indigenous Youth Voices, where youth can provide feedback. Okalik, an Inuk from Nunavut and the former president of the National Inuit Youth Council, said it's important for Indigenous youth to speak up. "I'm confident that Indigenous youth will take the time to really work with us to ensure that their voices are captured and amplified." They and Okalik are inviting youth to fill out a survey on the Indigenous Youth Voices website.

Source: CBC News September 07, 2017 21:33 UTC