Culture 2024 Thunder Bay IYCFF First Nation Charity RE-ENGAGING INDIGENOUS YOUTH IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM POST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Funded Amount: $30000 / Projects / IYCFF / RE-ENGAGING INDIGENOUS YOUTH IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM POST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC The project aims to develop Peer Mentors as role models who use positive influence to inspire and motivate other students to stay in school and graduate. We will incorporate Indigenous culture and traditions including language, medicine picking, drum and rattle-making, regalia- making, hunting, fishing, trapping, traditional food making, story-telling, healing and sharing circles to connect with the youth, build their self-esteem, pride, self-confidence and resilience to learn and succeed.