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Mentors, a gathering, and youth spending time with Elders.

Our Mentors

Learn from creators.

Our Mentors connects Indigenous youth across Canada with authors, musicians, and artists who share their creative practice, perspectives, and stories.

Program lead: David A. Robertson. Two-time Governor General’s Literary Award winner, author of more than 25 books, podcaster, speaker, and social advocate. David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.

Anytime15-minute video lessonsLessons are available on demand to participating schools.
LiveMonthly Zoom sessionsAt 1:00 p.m. Eastern on the second Thursday of each month, a mentor shares their craft and answers student questions with schools across the program.
Available laterRecorded for teachersEvery live session is recorded. Teachers who cannot attend can use the recording later with their students.

Our mentor community is growing. New authors, musicians, and visual artists will be announced here as they join the program. Start a conversation.

Story Warriors Gathering 2027

February 5–6, Richmond, BC.

Story Warriors Gathering creates space for Indigenous students to meet Indigenous creators, discover new forms of expression and make something of their own. It also gives teachers culturally grounded ideas they can continue using long after the gathering.

Featuring David A. Robertson and 12 Indigenous presenters. Organized through Tahltan Knowledge Keepers Publishing House, with event coordination by Mahihkan.

Friday, February 5Upper-Elementary & Middle-School Student Day
  • Short opening address by David A. Robertson
  • Three hands-on workshop periods, a different Indigenous presenter in each
  • In person for students from the Lower Mainland; also live on Zoom for participating schools across Canada
Saturday, February 6Educator Conference Day
  • Major keynote by David A. Robertson
  • Three educator workshop periods
  • Out-of-town students are welcome to attend

Educators: shape the gathering in 8–10 minutes. Likely venue: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC, subject to final confirmation.

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Youth and Elder volunteers

Thank you to our Elders.

You are our teachers. Our stories. Our strength.

Many of our greatest teachings are shared in everyday moments: working together in the garden, beside the woodpile, over a cup of tea, or during a simple visit. I do not need special experience to volunteer - I need willingness to help, respect for Elders, reliability, and a desire to learn.

Ways I can help: yard work and gardening, snow removal and firewood stacking, grocery or household assistance, technology support, visiting and companionship, and cultural or community projects.

  1. An Elder requests helpRequests come from Elders, family members, or caregivers.
  2. I register and attend orientationI learn what to expect and how to participate safely.
  3. The coordinator makes a matchTasks and volunteers are matched with care.
  4. I spend time with an ElderI help with an approved task and build connection.
  5. My hours are recognizedMy contribution is verified and celebrated.
Become a volunteer

Safe, respectful, and community-led. Parent or guardian consent for minors, orientation and safety training, coordinator oversight, approved tasks only, and respect for privacy and cultural protocols.

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Our Elders Our StoriesSigmund’s own site. It will open from here once its domain is set.
Bring Story Warriors to your school

Schools: talk to us.

Story Warriors is set up for each school by our team. Your teachers are invited by email, then sign in with Google or an email link.

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