Applications Now Open – Protecting Our Lands Camp 2026 Northern Youth Leadership is excited to share that applications are now open for the Protecting Our Lands Camp, a land-based canoe journey taking place this spring in partnership with Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation. This program is open to students from Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional School who are interested in joining a meaningful on-the-land experience along the Deh Cho (Mackenzie River). Program Dates: May 29 – June 7(Ple

We are excited to announce a new partnership between Northern Youth Leadership (NYL) and the Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation, working alongside NYL Youth Ambassadors and SOI Alumni, to bring a land-based youth program to Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Nunavut this year. Location: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Nunavut Program Dates: August 31 – September 8, 2026 Application Deadline: April 28, 2026 Who Can Apply: Inuit, Inuvialuit, and Indigenous youth ages 18–30 who are Alumni of N

In August 2024 Northern Youth Leadership's Hidden Lake Leadership Camp took place at B.De ne Adventures with youth paddling into Hidden Lake (outside of Yellowknife, NT). They carried canoes, research equipment, and their own stories and experience. Over the course of the program, they navigated open water, collaborated in teams, learned advanced canoe and camp skills with the NWT Recreation and Park Association , and engaged in real-world environmental monitoring designed

We’re excited to share NYL’s 2025 Annual Report , celebrating a busy and incredible year! This year was packed with programming and opportunities for youth, and our report highlights the moments that made it special. Inside, you’ll find: Completed programs from 2025 Vibrant photos capturing the action Key statistics and fun facts Inspiring quotes from staff, mentors, and partners Special recognition for our amazing funders Upcoming programs! We hope you enjoy exploring it as

From July 18 to August 1 , Northern Youth Leadership’s Leadership Development Program brought together youth aged 18–30 from across the Northwest Territories for an unforgettable experience on the Keele River in the Sahtu . This 12-day whitewater canoe trip offered participants the chance to build leadership skills, strengthen connections with one another, and deepen their relationship with the land. Guided by experienced mentors and community leaders, the group navigated

Northern Youth Leadership recently hosted the Protecting Our Lands Camp —a nine-day canoe trip for youth ages 12–16 along the Deh Cho...

Last summer, Northern Youth Leadership partnered with NASA’s ABoVE project, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Ecology North to host the Hidden...

July 18 – August 1, 2025 | Keele River, NWT Ages 17–30 | Open to Youth from Across the NWT Application Deadline: June 6, 2025 Apply Now →...

June 24 – July 1, 2025 Ages 11–16 | Mackenzie River, NWT Application Deadline: June 6, 2025 Apply now: www.northernyouth.ca/apply ...

Northern Youth Leadership recently hosted the Tarek Leahy Chicot Camp in Kakisa, Northwest Territories—a week-long, land-based cultural...

Northern Youth Leadership recently completed our first Youth COLD Forum. In the heart of Denendeh, 13 youth from across the three...

Photograph captured by Brandon Mack at the 2024 Hidden Lake Leadership Camp NASA has published the first of three articles about our...

Hi, I'm Nina Slagter, I was born and raised on the land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nations. I'm a high school student and I'm here to...

This summer, young leaders from across the North gathered for an unforgettable experience at the Hidden Lake Leadership Camp . The camp...

We are excited to share the highlights of the Northern Youth Leadership (NYL) Nahanni River Rafting Adventure! This trip brought together...

The Northern Youth Leadership (NYL) recently completed its successful 2024 Gana River Leadership Trip, an inspiring journey designed to...

It is with a heavy heart to announce that we have decided to postpone the Tarek Leahy Chicot (TLC) Camp until further notice due to the...