From an Indigenous perspective, education sessions on adolescent health emphasize holistic well-being that nurtures the physical, emotional, spiritual, and community dimensions of growing youth. Coming-of-age teachings are often guided by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and aunties or uncles who ground adolescents in cultural identity, relational accountability, and traditional practices that promote balance. These sessions may also highlight the role of doulas and other cultural support people who provide nurturing care, ceremony, and guidance through key life transitions. Rooted in land-based knowledge, storywork, and intergenerational wisdom, these teachings support young people and their families in developing resilience, belonging, and a strong sense of self.

Advocacy and Policy Sessions highlight the importance of being in spaces, taking up space, and increasing community voices. Through our Community Engagement sessions, we educate and raise awareness about the policies that shape our systems and how we can influence them when we work together. If you would like to learn more about our work and join us, please click the link below.

As a BHLT Intern, you will help carry forward the mission of community-led health transformation. You will support activities that center Indigenous knowledge, respect lived experience, and help reclaim how health and wellness are defined in our communities. Would you like to join our team and learn? Contact us!