In this session, Dwight Ballantyne will be sharing his personal journey growing up in a remote northern First Nation and how those experiences shaped the work he do today. Dwight will talk about the real-life challenges Indigenous youth face in remote communities—challenges most people don’t even know exist. Dwight will also talk about The Ballantyne Project and our #WeSeeYou campaign, which creates opportunities for Indigenous youth to gain life skills, explore education and career paths, and build confidence through week-long experiences in Vancouver, BC
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Date: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 (PST)
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am
Where: Free online via Zoom!
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About the Presenters:
Dwight Ballantyne
I’m still just a rez guy at heart, even though I don’t live there anymore. I grew up in a northern First Nation in Canada and spent 21 years living that reality.
Now, I use my story to raise awareness about the challenges Indigenous youth and young adults face in remote communities. I do a 45-minute presentation called The Invisible Segment of Canada, where I share what life is really like growing up in the north.
I also work with northern First Nation communities through our #WeSeeYou campaign. We bring Indigenous youth from all over the country to Vancouver for a week of life experiences—everything from checking out schools and jobs to building everyday skills and confidence.
Resources
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