Mentorship moves beyond insight and creates momentum for what comes next. – IPF

January 14, 2026

Mentorship is often talked about as encouragement or support. At its strongest, mentorship is something more. It is a way to remove barriers, translate access into opportunity, and change how systems work for
people navigating them.

As the She’s Here Mentorship Program enters its fifth year, this understanding sits at the heart of its 2026 focus. Led by RaiseHER Co. in partnership with the University of Regina’s Champions of Change Club, the program brings together emerging leaders and experienced professionals in a project-based, in-person mentorship model rooted in real community challenges. This year’s theme centres on reducing barriers for Indigenous youth, women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals across workplaces, schools, and communities.

Leadership potential already exists. What is often missingis early access to guidance, networks, and institutional knowledge that help people move forward with confidence.

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