Ahousaht First Nation, a Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation on Vancouver Island, BC, embarked on an initiative to rekindle their cultural identity through a performance-based experience.

In the summer of 2023, the Kici-Anishnabek Kananakachiwewat Community Services Cooperative (Cote First Nations Elders' Council) of eastern Saskatchewan hosted the second annual Youth Culture Camp, about 100 km north of the Cote First Nation, on the aptly-named Peepaw Plains — elders say it means “the place where life begins.”

The injustices of the past have left a dark legacy of intergenerational trauma and loss of identity and opportunity for Indigenous families. Many face systemic barriers, poverty, and disadvantage, resulting in a disproportionate number of child apprehensions. Western-focused parenting courses often fail to provide the confidence and inspiration needed by at-risk parents, many of whom grew up in foster care without receiving their cultural teachings.

The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation initiated a project to enrich education at its St. Michael Community School. The goal was to create an engaging outdoor learning area, incorporating Indigenous practices, culture and art into the school's environment.

In the heart of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation on the Bruce Peninsula, a remarkable initiative called the "Renewal of Spirit Through Music" project is breathing life back into the Indigenous language of the Neyaashinigmiing community.

For generations, the Oneida Nation of the Thames (ONOTT) has relied on oral history as the primary means of communication. However, colonization deeply impacted their language, culture and ceremonies.

The pimācihtātān nēhiyawēwin: “Keeping Our Language Alive” Conference took place in May 2023 at Dakota Dunes Resort in Saskatchewan. The event focused on lessons learned from current Indigenous language strategies and exploring innovative approaches for the future, uniting grassroots speakers, aspiring language advocates and allies of Indigenous people.

Saskatoon Tribal Council's Wellness Centre in Saskatoon provides services for community members to engage in cultural revitalization and traditional teachings, as well as support services for mental health, addiction counseling and suicide prevention.

The goal of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre’s (VNFC) Language Revitalization & Elders Program is to provide support to those most vulnerable in the community. Elders have survived residential school, lifelong poverty, cultural displacement and ongoing racist attitudes.

The Michif Language Revitalization Circle (MLRC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Michif language and Métis culture.