Who We Are

The Arctic Rose Foundation is a registered Canadian charity (CRA# 800801870RR0001).

The Arctic Rose Foundation gives Inuit and Northern Indigenous youth a safe space to participate and grow through Indigenous-led, arts-based and culturally grounded after-school programs in their communities.  Founded by Susan Aglukark, as the Arctic Rose Project in 2012, we grew to become the Arctic Rose Foundation after receiving charitable status in 2016 and were officially incorporated in 2020. We aim to foster Inuit and Northern Indigenous youth in finding their own positive stories and modes of self-expression, to build healthy relationships with adults and peers, and inspire quiet leadership that builds allies and community through positive thought and actions.

Our Vision: Inuit, First Nations and Métis children, youth and their families are hopeful, healthy and engaged in their culture, life, and overall emotional well-being.

Our Mission: To instill hope for Northern Inuit, First Nations and Métis children, youth and their families through the creation of physically, emotionally, mentally, culturally, safe places and the provision of holistic, adaptable programming that engages, nurtures and supports them in healthy and meaningful ways.

Our Values: Our programs adjust to the needs of the community. They are youth-led, community-based and adaptable and our work follows the guiding principles, cultures, and traditions of the Indigenous communities that we serve.