Youth Cultural Bridging (YCB) Program
Building bridges between Indigenous and newcomer youth through culture, leadership, and shared experiences.
Overview
The Youth Cultural Bridging (YCB) Program is a 10-week intercultural leadership program for Indigenous and newcomer youth ages 14–18. Through interactive workshops, cultural activities, and community engagement opportunities, participants build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, and deepen their understanding of Truth and Reconciliation.
Sessions are facilitated by experienced staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community professionals who create a welcoming space for learning, sharing, and connection.
- Indigenous and newcomer culturesShare stories, traditions, and everyday life across communities.
- Truth and ReconciliationLearn, listen, and practice what reconciliation looks like together.
- Leadership in actionBuild confidence leading activities, discussions, and group projects.
- Employment readiness Explore careers, workplace skills, and next steps after high school.
- Healthy relationships & gender norms Talk honestly about respect, identity, and community care.
- Anti-racism Name harm, interrupt bias, and stand up for one another.
- Communication skills Practice listening, public speaking, and cross-cultural dialogue.
- Community engagement Give back locally and see how youth leadership shapes Saskatoon.
Legacy Cookbook Project
A unique feature of the program is gathering with Elders from Indigenous and newcomer communities to prepare and share meals together. Through these experiences, youth collect recipes, stories, cultural knowledge, and life lessons.
You take this home
Everything gathered is compiled into a cookbook that participants receive upon completion of the program. A living record of the relationships built over 10 weeks.
Who can participate?
- Youth who self-identify as Indigenous First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth living in Saskatoon and area.
- Youth who self-identify as Newcomers Immigrant and refugee youth building a life in Canada.
Open to youth ages 14–18.
Schedule
- Duration 10 weeks
- Weekly sessions Thursdays
4:30 – 6:00 pm - Cookbook sessions Every other
Saturday
Next intake
Fall 2026
October 1, 2026 – December 5, 2026
Applications are open until September 30, 2026
For more information, please contact:
Nura Mehammed
Youth Cultural Bridging Coordinator
nmehammed@saskintercultural.org