Mountain Métis
Youth Connections

Academic Support
∙ In-school, online, and after-school tutoring for youth in need of additional academic guidance and encouragement.

Nutrition Program
∙ Weekly distribution of nutritious food to support families and promote healthy living.

Youth Engagement & Leadership
∙ Community involvement activities, leadership training programs, and youth conferences designed to empower and inspire.

Post-Secondary Planning & Support
∙ Ongoing guidance for post-secondary applications, funding opportunities, employment training, recreational programs, and bursary applications.
Annual graduation awards and a celebratory dinner are provided to graduating Métis youth by the Mountain Métis Community Association.

Career & Employment Development
∙ Job search and readiness training, resume building, interview preparation, First Aid certification, and Learner’s License prep workshops.

Cultural Awareness & Education
∙ Opportunities to engage in traditional Cree language classes, jigging, fiddling, Indigenous beading, herb gathering, and medicine teachings.
Youth also learn to make traditional muskeg tea and Indian Ice Cream as part of our land-based cultural activities.

Recreational & Extra-Curricular Activities
∙ A wide range of activities including swimming, baseball, kickboxing, skating, golfing, fishing, and arts and crafts. In 2021, we introduced an exciting
Equestrian and Horsemanship Program.

Transportation Assistance
∙ Support with transportation to ensure accessibility to all program components.

Annual Youth Summer Camp
∙ A 4-day immersive camp experience held every August at Hide-A-Way Camp, welcoming 20 local youth for cultural, educational, and recreational
activities.