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A positive impact on Indigenous youth
« Je me sens recentrée vers moi-même, je remets les choses en perspective et c’est extrêmement positif. Je me sens plus solide dans mon identité de jeune autochtone. Ça me permet de mieux me comprendre. »
A positive impact on Indigenous youth
« Ça m’a donné le courage de prendre les opportunités qui s’offrent à moi »
A positive impact on Indigenous youth
« Je me sens plus en connexion avec ma culture et ma langue et je comprends mieux mes ancêtres et pourquoi ils veulent protéger notre territoire encore à ce jour »
Uapikun Journey


The Uapikun Journey is a unique program designed to help Indigenous youth aged 18 to 35 discover themselves, learn, and grow in harmony with their culture. Like the uapikun (which means “flower” in Innu-aimun), this three-step personal development program aims to support participants in taking root, growing, and flourishing to their full potential.
Winter 2025 cohort
1. Rooting — Inaugural Stay
An initial in-person gathering will kick off the reflections, foster connections among participants, plant ideas, and explore each person’s dreams and goals. Through creative, cultural, and holistic self-discovery workshops, as well as meetings with inspiring individuals, the Uapikun group will take root.
2. Growing — Online Workshops and Discussions
Online sessions covering various relevant topics such as cultural identity development, leadership, historical and contemporary issues faced by First Nations, and much more. Through interactive group activities, we will support participants in achieving their individual goals by encouraging them to question, seek answers, and take a stand, fostering their analytical skills.
3. Blooming — Immersive Stay on the Land
The program's highlight is a 4-day stay on the land. During this immersive experience, participants will have the opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills in a setting that fosters reconnection with the land and Indigenous traditions. Through outdoor activities, reflection sessions, and discussions, these days will shine a light on the group's journey and the achievement of its members' personal goals.
A Three-Step Journey





Innu de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam
Eve-Marie

Innu de Pessamit
Alyss

Innu de Pessamit
Sophie

Innu de Pessamit
William

Ilnu de Mashteuiatsh
Jasmine

Innu de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam
Mathilda

Wendat de Wendake
Solène

Innu de Pessamit
Émilie

Innu de Essipit
Rosalie

Innu de Essipit
Sarah

Innu de Unamen Shipu