Youth AI and Digital Innovation Program – Building Digital Futures Across Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, Nunavut, and Minnesota
Our regional Youth AI and Digital Innovation Program, supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, is a groundbreaking regional initiative connecting youth across Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, Nunavut, and Minnesota. This program empowers the next generation of leaders to explore artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, digital storytelling, data literacy, and emerging technologies through hands-on projects and culturally grounded learning.
Rooted in youth-led innovation, the program focuses on equitable access to AI education, fostering digital skills development and creating opportunities for Indigenous and rural youth to participate in the global digital economy. Participants engage in real-world projects such as AI-powered storytelling, voice interface design, data visualization, and community-based research—bridging technology and social impact.
