A national network of land-based education, training and work opportunities for high school
aged Indigenous youth. OYEP is a six-week work experience providing training and education
in a supportive space that replicates various work environments.
The program takes an inclusive approach to Indigenous education, recruitment, retention and
provides a safe and predictable learning environment that can be tailored to meet the needs
of local communities and partners.
OYEP collaborates with local Indigenous communities and consults with Elders to ensure youth
feel culturally and spiritually supported in the workplace.
In 2019, OYEP won the gold award in the young worker category of Canada's Safest Employers! Find more information here .
"OYEP is about leadership and inspiring others. Making sure you're leaving a positive impact on the world. The confidence they begin to build throughout their time in the program causes their voices to raise. The participants start to recognize there is a beautiful life ahead of them."
"OYEP is about leadership and inspiring others. Making sure you're leaving a positive impact on the world. The confidence they begin to build throughout their time in the program causes their voices to raise. The participants start to recognize there is a beautiful life ahead of them."
