About Trailblazers
Trailblazers is a community-led initiative nestled in Alberta’s boreal heartland. It reconnects youth with nature and Indigenous heritage through immersive outdoor education. Every trail and tree becomes a teacher, offering lessons in respect, resilience, and harmony with the land.
Participants learn to live with the land — not apart from it — blending traditional knowledge with modern skills to build confidence, curiosity, and connection.
Why It Matters!
- Youth learn respect for the land and Indigenous Culture
- Elders and Knowledge Holders share traditions
- Builds stronger communities through shared experiences
Our Vision
To nurture a generation of young leaders who feel a deep connection to the land and its stories. Trailblazers envisions a world where Indigenous knowledge and environmental stewardship walk side by side, creating stronger communities and healthier ecosystems.
Our Mission
To empower youth through land-based learning, combining Indigenous teachings with outdoor exploration. Our mission is to help participants discover who they are, where they come from, and how they can shape a better future for all.
Programs & Activities
Our programs offer a balance of adventure, tradition, and creativity — connecting youth with the land and the wisdom it carries.
🌲 Nature & Survival Skills
Learn fire-making, shelter-building, and foraging through Indigenous and modern techniques. Build confidence and respect for the environment through skill and mindfulness.
🧭 Traditional Knowledge & Storytelling
Join Elders in storytelling circles, language learning, and ceremony. Discover the deep meanings behind oral traditions that continue to guide communities today.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Music
Explore beadwork, carving, drumming, and song. Each creation tells a story of heritage, identity, and connection — blending traditional art with modern creativity.
🪶 Community Leadership
Develop teamwork and leadership through hands-on projects, mentorship, and service. Learn to guide with empathy, strength, and cultural understanding.
Get Involved
Trailblazers thrives through community spirit and volunteer energy! Join our upcoming land preparation and trail-building events — help clear paths, set up outdoor classrooms, and create a space where learning and culture unite.
Our Commitment
Trailblazers stands on the principles of Respect, Reciprocity, and Responsibility. We acknowledge that our programs take place on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples, whose knowledge, stewardship, and teachings continue to guide us.
We are committed to building bridges between cultures, generations, and the land itself — creating a space where curiosity grows, cultures connect, and the land teaches.
Program Calendar is under development, please check back soon for details.
