Inner City Youth Development Association

Staff and students attended this rich audio-visual exhibition that features the stories of 18 Indigenous architects from Turtle Island.

Grade 12 students tour MacEwan University…

Halloween activities, performances and snacking - we do that every year!

is on November 13, 2024. If you will be 15 to 19 years of age on that date, come see us.

After School Outreach...

Our Youth Engagement Program helps build relationships, trust and it takes away the pressures of school. It's time for youth to hang out and have fun and get to know each other.

All your hard work and dedication have paid off and we’re so proud of you! Here’s to a future filled with endless possibilities. Click to see the grad photos!

we thank The Future Generations Foundation, formerly known as NIB Trust Fund, for their generous support of our 'Negan Tepeh' program. Click to learn more.

Students and staff enjoyed a special meal, creative performance activities, special guests for drumming and song, and gifts before we closed for the holidays.

Jasmine presents National Red Dress Day to whole school.

We start on July 9 and end on August 16. The drop in program is FREE and runs Tuesdays to Fridays. We generally operate from 10:00 AM until 3:30 PM and meet at Inner City High School. Click for more info!

Dallas Arcand, a world champion Hoop Dancer, visited us. He shared stories, dance and music with the youth about his journey.

Zelma (R) displays her ceremonial Star Blanket with school Elder Marjorie (Middle) and Zelma's friend Alana (L) as part of a special project for English 30.

On September 30th, our school stood together at Elk island National Park, remembering the past, reconnecting, and building relationships for the future. Much has changed over our decades of operation but what hasn't changed is that the youth we serve continue to inspire us. We are re-energized in our commitment to help youth help themselves.

With the help of a guest choreographer named Seonagh Kummer, staff member Linda, supported by Tanys, worked with our drama group after school creating tableaus that honoured and responded to the unmarked graves of children found buried at former residential schools.