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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 16 MIN

What does it take to be part of the next generation of Indigenous leaders in Manitoba?

from This is Manitoba

On today's episode:Three Indigenous youth leaders speak with host Marcy Markusa about the importance of National Indigenous Peoples Day and the powerful role young people play in advocating for their communities. Hevyn-Lee Martens, a youth changemaker at RRC Polytech and Treaty One, Southern Chiefs Organization Youth Chief Billy Bird and Salena Starling, a youth leader and CEO of Community of Big Hearts, talk about reconnecting with culture, overcoming adversity and why recognizing Indigenous youth matters.Also on this episode:Students at Niji Mahkwa School in Winnipeg spent time on the land at Naawi-Oodena to mark Indigenous Peoples Day with cake, a handmade tipi and teachings that connect them to their culture. Staff and kids speak with CBC's Sid Sundance Horschig about what it means to celebrate Indigenous heritage every day.

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