Warrior Up! S01E11 · Rylee Nepinak: Taking Anishiative

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Rylee Nepinak co-founded Anishiative to connect Indigenous youth to land education. In 2022, he cycled across Canada to raise awareness and funds for a youth suicide crisis in Tataskweyak. Host Joshua joins him for a Warrior ceremony.

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6. 6 6. Hailey Rose: Youth Leader2024-06-15Hailey Rose, 19, promotes mental health and Plains Cree culture as a youth rep for FSIN and AFN. She organizes a powwow, inspiring her mom to wear a ribbon skirt. Host Joel joins t
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