Director of Communications, Knowledge & Impact

Founded in 2008, Indigenous Youth Roots, formerly known as Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE), is a national Indigenous youth‑led organization. We envision a future where Indigenous youth are empowered and connected as dynamic leaders in vibrant and thriving communities. We collaborate with communities to provide programs, grants and opportunities that are grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being and designed to strengthen and amplify the voices of Indigenous youth. Centering Indigenous youth perspectives, we have 7 deeply held principles that guide us in our work and the way in which we relate to each other.

• Reciprocity
• Accountability
• Advocacy
• Resurgence

IYR is a workplace that puts its employees and community first. We are a living wage employer and believe in prioritizing a healthy work‑life balance. We provide opportunities for flexible working hours, time off for ceremony and other life responsibilities and we activel...