Rock Your Mocs…

Focus Forward partnered with Trillium Lakelands District School Board to provide Indigenous high school students the opportunity to create a pair of moccasins and learn about entrepreneurship in celebration of the national Rock Your Mocs week.

Youth reported feeling more connected to their culture and confident in their ability to navigate their future career paths.

The workshop also gave them the confidence they needed to step into leadership roles at their school – several youth created an Indigenous Youth Council at their school to educate others about Indigenous cultures and create more inclusive spaces for Indigenous students to thrive.