Outside Looking In
Registered Name: Outside Looking In
Business No: 815517099RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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Empowering Indigenous youth through dance, culture, and mentorship to stay in school and build skills for the future!
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Our Mission
OLI engages Indigenous youth to thrive through self-expression and experiential education, empowering them to embrace challenges and shape their path to success!
About Outside Looking In
Outside Looking In (OLI) is Canada’s largest Indigenous youth charity and a national Indigenous-led organization. OLI engages Indigenous youth to thrive through self-expression and experiential education, empowering them to embrace challenges and shape their path to success.
Since 2007, OLI has engaged thousands of youth from remote and isolated communities across Canada, many of whom face barriers to education, wellness, and opportunity. While we are a small charity, we do big work. Grounded in education, we deliver accredited high school programs that help youth complete their diploma, one credit at a time, and inspire them to pursue post-secondary education and meaningful careers.
The culmination of OLI’s community-based dance programs is our annual, high-profile showcase, where youth perform on a prestigious stage in downtown Toronto. This celebration of Indigenous excellence builds confidence, pride, and leadership. Participants report increased self-esteem, improved academic performance, and stronger motivation to complete school and give back to their communities.
OLI’s impact extends far beyond the stage. Our programs teach commitment, accountability, leadership, skills that prepare youth for success in life. Through mentorship, leadership development, and continued alumni engagement, OLI supports participants from their intermediate grades through high school and into post-secondary and career readiness.
By combining dance, cultural storytelling, and experiential learning, OLI empowers Indigenous youth to express themselves, stay in school, and celebrate their heritage. In a time when the national high school graduation rate for Indigenous students is around 40% compared to about 75% for non-Indigenous students, OLI’s programs offer an accessible, empowering pathway to education and lifelong success.
OLI’s work is not just about performance. It is about persistence, pride, and powerful futures for Indigenous youth across Canada!
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