Creating A Safe Space
Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) has a new permanent facility located in the Forest Lawn area of Calgary. The building, measuring nearly 5,000 square feet, is a safe and accessible space for urban Indigenous youth in the city. After more than 15 years of development, USAY has made their dream of an Indigenous youth centre a reality.
Why this space is so important
USAY supports thousands of Indigenous youth each year. Since being established in 1999, USAY has struggled with inadequate rental spaces that have been inaccessible, unsafe, and inefficient, affecting Indigenous youth participation in programming. The rising cost of commercial rentals and frequent moves has disrupted youth involvement and forced USAY to use community spaces that are not culturally relevant and at time inaccessible, putting a strain on the organization’s budget.
Our Indigenous Youth Centre greatly improves USAY’s ability to support Indigenous youth and strengthen their connection to culture and wellness.
An influential not-for- profit organization in Calgary since 2001.
The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth has been an influential not-for profit organization in Calgary since 2001. USAY strives to provide essential programming and services to Calgary’s Indigenous youth between the ages of twelve and twenty-nine.
Get Involved
Learn more about how you can get involved with USAY. We are always looking for corporate sponsors to help support USAY Youth Programs. Your involvement will help create accessible programs for Indigenous Youth. Give back to the community today.