We recognize the importance of working closely with traditional custodians to ensure your deep connection to the land and people around you is held sacred. We also see the value in hearing from our youth as the future leaders. The Youth Salon initiative was born to combine two of the most significant groups in the global minerals value chain: youth and Indigenous people.
Youth Salon is a platform from which you can use your passion to make a difference in tangible ways. We need your voices to help us understand perspectives of First Nations people and youth as we navigate the energy expansion.
If you’re aged 18-35 or identify as a First Nations person, we want to hear your thoughts on:
- Challenges facing First Nations and youth across the world
- Concerns for the future as the world responds to energy expansion demands
- Creating a platform to understand and address these challenges and concerns
HOW YOUTH SALON WORKS
DPI, in partnership with First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) convenes monthly one-hour Zoom sessions at times that suit global time zones. Choose the session that suits best, and register to be included. There is no cost to you.
We’ll dive deep into relevant issues for youth and Indigenous peoples in mining-related communities, giving you the opportunity to air your challenges or concerns with your peers and changemakers.
We’re looking forward to meeting you in one of our upcoming Youth Salon Zoom sessions. We know you have a strong voice, robust ideas and a passion to contribute to our global future and we want to hear from you.
REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING YOUTH SALON
Choose from the below times and register now.
April | IN-PERSON
30 April/1 May
We’ll be joining the FNMPC conference in Toronto, Canada and running our first in-person Youth Salon.
May | Session 1
25 May 2026
5pm AWST Monday 25 (Western Australia)
7pm AEST Monday 25 (Queensland)
9am GMT Monday 25 (London)
11am SAST Monday 25 (Johannesburg, Harare)
May | Session 2
25/26 May 2026
6am AWST Tuesday 26 (Western Australia)
8am AEST Tuesday 26 (Queensland)
6pm EDT Monday 25 (New York, Toronto, Lima)
3pm PDT Monday 25 (Los Angeles, Vancouver)
June | Session 1
29 June 2026
5pm AWST Monday 29 (Western Australia)
7pm AEST Monday 29 (Queensland)
10am BST Monday 29 (London)
11am SAST Monday 29 (Johannesburg, Harare)
June | Session 2
29/30 June 2026
6am AWST Tuesday 30 (Western Australia)
8am AEST Tuesday 30 (Queensland)
6pm EST Monday 29 (New York, Toronto, Lima)
3pm PDT Monday 29 (Los Angeles, Vancouver)
YOUTH SALON AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
We invite Indigenous youth from around the globe to represent their community and participate in exchanging ideas that will help guide society and industries toward equitable and just solutions to support a resilient, sustainable future for all.
Not only will you be part of active conversations happening around critical issues shaping our world, you’ll gain access to be part of the FNMPC Conference, connect with a diverse array of leaders and be exposed to real-world industry challenges. This program will provide the tools, connections, and experience needed to drive change in your community and beyond, further elevating you and your community’s voice.
