Give Indigenous Youth the chance to take control of the narrative.

National research consistently shows that Indigenous youth face higher levels of economic insecurity, involvement with child welfare systems, and mental health risk than non-Indigenous youth. Your donation helps us to fulfill the specific needs of our First Nations partners and build projects that create valuable experiences and educational opportunities that support Indigenous youth.

Support young Indigenous people on their journey, uplift them, and help them regain their voices.

All youth have the ability to achieve and succeed when given the opportunity and support. Our stories may differ, but our past is what connects us all.

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Sponsor a #WESEEYOU TRIP

If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring a trip with a specific career focus we would love to connect with you. We have curated #WeSeeYou Culinary Trips and #WeSeeYou Trades Trips and are always looking for opportunities to open new doors for Indigenous youth.

Interested in sponsoring a trip?
Please reach out to theballantyneproject@gmail.com

How The Ballantyne Project Works

Build a relationship + establish trust with a First Nation

Listen to + learn about the needs of that First Nation

Find the right partners to activate projects that fulfill those needs

Grow + maintain those projects to ensure long-term success

#WESEEYOU trips

The Ballantyne Project has designed educational and life experience trips specifically for Indigenous youth from remote and northern First Nations in Canada.

#WeSeeYou Trips: Education, Mentorship, and Life Skills

The Ballantyne Project delivers structured educational and life skills programs known as #WeSeeYou Trips for Indigenous youth and young adults from remote and Northern First Nations across Canada. These programs bring youth and accompanying chaperones to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia for 7–10 day cohort-based stays, where participants take part in hands-on educational experiences, career exploration, and practical life skills learning in a supportive, supervised environment. Programs are delivered multiple times throughout the year. Participants stay together in program accommodations at The Bridge House in Maple Ridge, BC, which serves as the primary program base for learning, mentorship, and daily activities.
Each #WeSeeYou Trip is designed around a specific educational or career theme and may include:
- Hands-on learning experiences with post-secondary institutions or training partners
- Exposure to career and educational pathways in areas such as trades, culinary arts, healthcare, or entrepreneurship
- Life skills development, including communication, organization, time management, and navigating new environments
- Group reflection, mentorship, and guided discussions Youth are selected through an application process in collaboration with their home communities, and each cohort includes chaperones identified by the community. Participation is provided at no cost to youth.