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Oshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak
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Oshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak, the City of Winnipeg's Indigenous Youth Strategy, was approved in late 2008 by City Council. We have been working with community and city partners to develop and deliver programs for Indigenous youth ever since!

Our Mission

To give Indigenous youth positive opportunities in the community and civic system by bridging and providing culturally appropriate programs and supports related to employment, literacy and recreation to increase resiliency, self-sustainability, pride and future opportunities.

Our Name

In a naming ceremony, Indigenous Elders gifted the spirit name of Oshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak (pronounced Awsh-kay Anish-a-nob-bay nee-ga-nee-walk), which means, “Young Indigenous People Leading” in Ojibway. This spirit name reminds all that youth are the leaders of today as well as tomorrow.

Our Principles

During the naming ceremony, Elders also gifted us with the guiding principles of caring, sharing, kindness and truth.

Our Symbol

Jasmine B., 15 years, created the symbol for Oshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak in 2010. She based her artwork on visions shared during the naming ceremony. These included young brown eagles with wings pointing down and a rainbow. Jasmine also incorporated equality, diversity and pride into her artwork, which are represented by the two equal eagles with different eye colour that are standing proud. Graham Constant digitized the symbol in 2011. Go to Symbol Design to learn more.

Why it's important

As the youngest and fastest growing segment of our city, Indigenous youth hold a lot of our collective potential! Investing in Indigenous youth ensures the City of Winnipeg is laying a solid foundation to build a stronger tomorrow.



Last update: May 23, 2025

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