Question Period Note: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 66

• Since 2019, CIRNAC has funded the Indigenous youth-led organization Indigenous Youth Roots (formerly known as Canadian Roots Exchange) pilot program that advances the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 66.

• The funding helped build capacity and community among Indigenous youth. Data collected during the pilot will inform the development of the full implementation of this Call to Action.

• Budget 2024 extends the pilot project until 2026. CIRNAC and Indigenous Youth Roots continue to work together to co-develop policy recommendations for the long-term implementation of Call to Action 66.

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If pressed on engagement

• Indigenous Youth Roots will continue to engage First Nation, Inuit and Métis youth, the department and Indigenous-led organizations to ensure Indigenous voices are represented and leading on the implementation of Call to Action 66.

If pressed on examples

• With the Department’s support, Indigenous Youth Roots has established an Indigenous youth-led Policy and Research Innovation Hub, which supports space for Indigenous youth and partners to collaborate, knowledge translation and active co-development, consultation and engagement.
• Other CIRNAC-funded initiatives by Indigenous Youth Roots include CREation Community Grants multi-year funding, research grants, a Policy School and a Black and Indigenous Solidarity Initiative.