Indigenous Youth Agency

ENAGB has been my rock for the past 12 incredible years, providing unwavering support and guidance throughout my journey. As a young person from a small rural community in Saskatchewan, I faced numerous challenges when I moved to the city over 13 years ago with barely anything to my name. But ENAGB was there for me, helping me secure housing and get back on my feet.
They not only reconnected me with my cultural heritage but also lent a helping hand when no one else would. I’m forever grateful to the ENAGB Youth Program for giving me a second chance at life by covering my treatment costs. Today, I’m proud to say that I’ve surpassed two and a half years of sobriety, have stable housing, and I am working as a Harm Reduction worker on the Toronto Crisis Team. Although I’ve aged out of the ENAGB, I remain a steadfast ally and supporter of their mission to empower youth through their drop-in program, case management, and various other initiatives. Thank you, ENAGB, for being a beacon of hope and inspiration in my life.

“ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency has had a huge role in forming my personal and professional life. The programs and services provided by ENAGB created a safe space for my healing, and leadership development, while keeping me connected to my culture in an urban setting.
Today, as an emerging leader who supports Indigenous children and youth within public education, I frequently draw upon the knowledge and experience I gained through ENAGB. Whether it’s approaching work with a trauma-informed and harm-reduction lens, creating youth leadership opportunities, or ensuring supports are culturally grounded, ENAGB’s holistic approach continues to influence me.
This agency helped share my gifts with the community and taught me the importance of advocacy. This ensured that the work that I do is centred around Indigenous voices for every program and organization I support and contribute to. I have deep respect and appreciation for ENAGB as the agency has fostered my wellness personally as well as strengthened our community as a whole.
I am a proud ENAGB alumni and can say I would not be where I am today without the supports and opportunities ENAGB offered me as a young person growing up in Toronto.”

“I have been a part of the ENAGB program for over 8 years – since I aged out of ENAGB, I wanted to give back to the community, so now I am Vice President of ENAGB Board. I’ve loved being a part of the ENAGB and I bring a lot of laughter, knowledge of street life, homelessness and supports to mental health programming.”