Strong Roots Strong Future: Indigenous Youth Workshop
Strong Roots Strong Future is XUSI's interactive workshop for Indigenous youth. It is led by the two brothers who founded XUSI, and it uses our lived experience and business journey to make identity, money, health and opportunity feel real.
- 10+ages
- 15–30youth per group works best
- Short or full dayformat
- $5,000–$7,000typical range
Who it is for
The workshop is built for First Nations and Indigenous communities, schools, youth organizations and funding programs that want programming youth will actually take part in. It works for ages 10 and older, and it works best with groups of roughly 15 to 30 youth.
Why it works
We keep passive speaking short. Youth move through team challenges, competitions, discussions and practical activities. We grew up in a small reserve community in northern Saskatchewan without growing up around entrepreneurship, and we tell that story honestly so youth can see themselves in it.
What the workshop covers
- Identity and culture
- Financial literacy and budgeting
- Moving away from home
- Fitness
- Entrepreneurship
- Career readiness
- Goal setting
- Screen printing
What a full day can include
| Activity | What youth practise |
|---|---|
| $3,000 Survive the Month challenge | Budgeting a real month of living costs |
| Moving Away Challenge | Planning for life after leaving home |
| Fitness activities | Discipline, confidence and teamwork |
| $100 Business Challenge | Starting something small and making it work |
| 60-second pitches | Speaking up and selling an idea |
| Resume and interview practice | Career readiness |
| One Year Map | Setting goals they can act on |
| Anonymous Ask Anything box | Asking the questions they would not ask out loud |
| Hands-on screen printing | Making something real to take home |
Formats and pricing
The workshop can be adapted for a shorter session or a full day. Pricing generally starts at $5,000 and may reach $7,000, depending on travel, length, group size, materials and customization. We send a proposal once we know your community, dates and group.
How booking works
- Send us your community or school, the group size and ages, and the dates you are looking at.
- We reply with a proposal: format, activities and price.
- We confirm dates, travel and materials, and tailor the day to your group.
Workshop questions
Who leads the workshop?
The two brothers who founded XUSI lead it themselves.
What ages is it for?
Ages 10 and older.
How big can the group be?
It works best with roughly 15 to 30 youth.
How much does it cost?
Pricing generally starts at $5,000 and may reach $7,000, depending on travel, length, group size, materials and customization.
Do you travel to communities?
Yes. Travel is part of the proposal, and our goal is to deliver workshops in communities across the country.
Ask about a booking
Tell us about your group and we will reply by email with a proposal. You can also write to xusi_clothing@outlook.com.
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