Mission: Paving the Way
We are proud to announce that First Nations Executive Education (FNEE) and its partners are launching a new program dedicated to Indigenous youth aged 18 to 35. This 3-day community-based training is designed to support the leaders of tomorrow.
Passing on knowledge and preparing new generations for future challenges and opportunities are essential to strengthening our self-determination. The goal of this training is to equip our youth with the tools to develop their leadership skills and help them carve their own path.
“By supporting the training of young Indigenous leaders, the Next Generation program contributes to building a more just and equitable society. We are excited to see the transformative impact this program will have on the next generation of leaders.”
- Jimmy-Angel Bossum, Program Coordinator, Mikana Ambassadors
“The Next Generation program designed by First Nations Executive Education shows the institution’s commitment to recognizing the expertise of First Nations organizations working for their youth. This program was co-created, bringing together the knowledge, skills and values of all for the benefit of our current and future generations of leaders.”
- Marie-Claude Cleary, Ilnue of Mashteuiatsh, Executive Director of the New Paths Foundation.
We thank the following organizations for their support and collaboration in co-creating and developing this program:
Community Immersion and Collective Experience
This immersive training will be held on March 4 to 6, 2025 in Mashteuiatsh, an exceptional meeting place in the heart of the province (a 5-hour drive from Montreal or 3 hours from Quebec City).
Together, young participants will actively engage in a collective experience, centered around three main themes:
- Exploring their role through civic engagement
- Building confidence in public speaking
- Achieving their goals through time management
Conditions for free admission
Thanks to the generous support of our partners, all costs—training, meals, and accommodation—are covered for this first pilot cohort. Participants must make their own way to Mashteuiatsh, but transportation costs will be reimbursed.
