Building Our Bundle Youth Leadership Conference

September 6, 2025
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September 8, 2025
ISWO
Thunder Bay
SOIL
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today

Building Our Bundle is Standing Bear's annual youth leadership conference. It brings together Indigenous youth from across Ontario for a transformative weekend that inspires, educates, and empowers attendees.

This year, it will be held at the School of Indigenous Learning and the Valhalla Hotel. It will feature a dynamic lineup of activities, workshops, and training opportunities designed to encourage personal growth, community development, and leadership skills.

The cost to attend this conference is $25. Accommodations and meals are included.

Activities will include:

  • Land-based learning
  • Basket weaving
  • Rattle making
  • Medicine teachings
  • Drum making
  • Self-love workshops

Attendees will walk away with knowledge in:

  • Leadership skills
  • Community
  • Physical & mental wellness
  • Safe sport practices
  • Coaching certifications
  • Food sovereignty & nutrition

ISWO is committed to uplifting Indigenous youth and providing them with the tools to thrive as leaders, mentors, and change-makers in their communities. Building Our Bundle embodies a collective effort toward reconciliation, education, and empowerment, aligning with the Ontario government's priorities for Indigenous engagement and development.