Ankekuluk Initiative
Creating space for youth to grow, connect, and thrive.
Ankekuluk supports youth who have had to grow up too quickly by creating safe, relationship-centred spaces rooted in care, culture, and connection.
Guided by Elders and youth, our work focuses on early, preventative support that strengthens engagement, builds resilience, and reduces isolation.
Our Work
We ground our work in relationships and design experiences that are culturally rooted, responsive, and shaped by real lived experience. Through land-based learning, mentorship, and consistent follow-up, we walk alongside youth before, during, and after periods of challenge.
We believe meaningful change happens through continuity. Our support does not end when a program concludes. We remain connected as youth return home and, when ready, create pathways for them to return as mentors and leaders.
Why It Matters
Young people rarely receive support until a crisis arises. Ankekuluk works upstream, investing in prevention and connection before challenges escalate.
By strengthening protective factors such as belonging, trust, and consistent relationships, we help reduce reliance on crisis-based systems while supporting long-term wellbeing. Our approach recognizes that healing and growth are not linear and that sustained support makes lasting change possible.
How We Work
We ground our approach in care, trust, and continuity.
- Land-based learning that supports regulation, confidence, and cultural connection
- Mentorship and guidance rooted in lived experience and community knowledge
- Continuity of care, with ongoing support before, during, and after participation
- Youth voice and leadership, including opportunities to return as mentors
- Strong partnerships with Elders, families, and community organizations
Our Impact
We measure impact not only through participation, but through meaningful connection and sustained engagement:
- Youth supported both before and during times of crisis
- Increased engagement and continuity over time
- Stronger connections to community, culture, and identity
- Youth returning as mentors and leaders
- Reduced reliance on emergency or crisis-driven supports
Why Invest in Ankekuluk
Investing in Ankekuluk is an investment in prevention, dignity, and long-term impact. It supports youth before crisis, strengthens families and communities, and builds pathways toward resilience and wellbeing.
By supporting this work, you help create spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and capable of shaping their futures.
Join us in creating space for youth to grow, connect, and thrive.
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