PSA: New Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Now Open for Applications
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Sharing this message on behalf of Banff Centre - Leadership
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Banff Centre invites Indigenous leaders, professionals, and those working in Indigenous organizations to explore upcoming Indigenous Leadership programs focused on governance, leadership, negotiation, and Indigenous child and family well-being.
We are especially excited to introduce Mountain Buffalo Warrior, a new youth leadership program designed to support the next generation of Indigenous leaders. Grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, this immersive experience helps young people aged18 to 30 to strengthen their leadership skills, cultural connections, confidence, and ability to create positive change in their communities.
We would be grateful if you would share these opportunities with your networks. A digital brochure for Mountain Buffalo Warrior is attached.
Limited financial assistance is available for eligible participants.
Upcoming Programs
NEW! Miistáki Iinníí'naa: Mountain Buffalo Warrior This experiential program offers young Indigenous people a vibrant, culturally grounded space to explore leadership, strengthen skills, and build confidence. Grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being, participants learn through shared experiences in community leadership, professional development and systems navigation, and wellness. Application Deadline August 18, 2026 | Program Dates Oct 04, 2026 - Oct 09, 2026
Negotiation Skills TrainingParticipants will explore foundational concepts of negotiation by learning proven interest-based negotiation terminology and techniques. Through experiential learning, case studies, and reflective activities, participants will have the opportunity to practice their negotiation skills and leave equipped with new strategies to apply in real-world negotiations.Application Deadline July 07, 2026 | Program Dates Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 04, 2026
Leading Teams: Governance for Indigenous Councils and BoardsStrong governance is essential to strong communities. This program explores culturally grounded approaches to governance, leadership, and decision-making, helping participants strengthen their effectiveness as elected leaders, board members, directors, and managers.
Application Deadline October 06, 2026 | Program Dates Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Dreaming Forward: Exploring Pathways to Child Welfare JurisdictionThis program creates a space for open dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative problem-solving, where traditional Indigenous perspectives and emergent approaches to child welfare jurisdiction will be explored. Deep learning and skill development will be fostered through story-telling, presentations, interactive workshops and group discussions.Application Deadline October 13, 2026 | Program Dates Nov 29, 2026 - Dec 04, 2026
To learn more and apply, please visit Banff Centre Indigenous Leadership Programs
Sonia Zyvatkauskas (she/her)
Program Recruitment Officer
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Box 1020, Banff, Alberta
Canada T1L 1H5
Tel: 403.762.6383 / 1 888.255.6327
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