Welcome to IYS
Empowering Indigenous Families
Support and uplift Indigenous communities through services and programs.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Indigenous Youth Services is dedicated to advancing high-quality, culturally grounded support for Indigenous youth and families facing complex needs.
We were established in response to longstanding systemic failures that continue to disconnect Indigenous youth from culture, community, and stable, individualized care.
Our organization exists to help close these gaps through services that are relational, responsive, and designed to create measurable impact.
Awards & Recognition
Jordan James Pickell Mental Health
Achievement Recognition Award
Presented by the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, this national award recognizes meaningful contributions to mental health practice and advocacy. IYS was honored for innovative, relationship-centered approaches that prioritize dignity, individualized care, and sustainable change for youth and families navigating complex systems.
This recognition highlights his leadership in advancing models that replace reactive intervention with deeper understanding and collaborative support.
The Canadian Choice Award
The Canadian Choice Award recognizes excellence and leadership in innovation and service delivery. IYS received this honor for his influence in reshaping how complex behavior is understood and supported across communities, agencies, and care environments.
The award reflects confidence in his professional integrity and in the real-world impact of his behavioral frameworks, training programs, and systems-level advocacy.
Global Recognition Award
IYS was also honored with the Global Recognition Award, acknowledging the international relevance of his contributions to behavioral theory, trauma-informed care, and system reform.
This award recognizes work that demonstrates measurable impact beyond regional boundaries, affirming that our models resonate globally with professionals seeking alternatives to institutional and containment-based approaches.