New Fire

Boredom is a part of growing up - but it can also have serious consequences. Nearly 17 percent of aboriginal youth who've dropped out of school say boredom is the number one reason why.

Many First Nations have traditions that mark the transition to womanhood or manhood - but what does it really mean to 'come of age'?

From 'Cowboys & Indians' to 'hipster headdresses', indigenous appropriation is a hot topic right now.

On this week's New Fire, we talk to youth who are tackling it head-on... and give you tips on how to fight back against fashion racism.

Dating while indigenous can be complicated. This week, New Fire looks at modern romance for young aboriginal people - and what it really means to 'date native'.

Whether it's standing up to your parents or getting political and 'fighting the man', rebellion is part of growing up. This week, New Fire features the stories of indigenous youth taking taking a stand - for better and for worse.

Whether you're running away from your remote reserve, escaping from a small town or big city, or heading back to traditional territory - displacement is a fact of life for many indigenous young people.

For our première episode, we look at what it means to be young and aboriginal in 2015. The answer is more complicated than you might think!