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The Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program in Winnipeg which trains high school students to mentor elementary kids after school has led to magical transformation in both sets of stakeholders. The little ones thrive under the attention and school attendance goes up. The volunteer mentors get high school credits for volunteering. They also get help with resume writing, free fees to apply for post-secondary courses, and bursaries. For 28-year-old Lisa Spence, who runs the program for the entire city of Winnipeg, her initial years of mentorship gave her opportunities to work as part of a team, meet with community Elders and learn indigenous games and traditions. student mentors. The program is set to expand nationwide with an award of $1.5 million by the federal government to Kate Storey, associate professor in the School of Public Health and Stollery Science Lab Distinguished Researcher. “Go out, get the skills, live in that world, but come back and serve your community, because we need champions that are rooted and passionate about their own home," says Andrea Dion, health and wellness consultant for Ever Active Schools.
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