On Friday, the University College of the North announced the launch of Roots.

Roots is a two-day youth leadership workshop for young people aged 13 to 15.

The inaugural workshop will be held in The Pas this May 22nd to 24th, and will be attended by schools from the lower portion of northern Manitoba.

Next year’s workshop will take place in Thompson and will invite schools from the upper portion of the region.

Selected schools have been asked to hand-select students who would benefit from this opportunity.

The two-day community-led workshop program will consist of experiential learning through art-making, land-based learning, creative expression, and performance, as well as skill building activities. that encourage personal growth and leadership development.