Rooted in Dignity

Dave Sergerie, Coordinator of the First Nations Identification (ID1N) project, opened up about the theme of violence. An Anishinabe from Val-d’Or, he was exposed to violence—whether verbal, emotional or physical, as a witness or a victim—from a very young age. In this...

Team 700: Staying Soft  

In this video workshop with Team 700 for grades 7+, you’ll hear how boxing has created space — especially for men — to be soft, to feel deeply, and to stay connected to their emotions. The youth and mentors on the team share how stepping into the ring isn’t just about...

Team 700: The origin story  

In this video workshop for grades 7+, get to know Team 700 – an all-Indigenous youth boxing team whose name carries a lot of meaning. The “700” represents the approximately 700 youth who age out of government care every year in British Columbia alone, majority of...

Team 700: What do you stand for? 

Watch this one-minute short to learn who Team 700 is and what they stand for. This powerful snippet captures the spirit of Indigenous youth — honouring the past, living strong in the present, and building a future rooted in culture, resilience, and strength. It’s...