Fire & Flower

Mentorship & Rite of Passage Programs
for Girls and Non-Binary Youth

Empowering the transition into young womanhood/adulthood

We acknowledge the privilege & responsibility of being on the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-waututh) Nations. Thank you for your teachings of right relationship with this land.

#GivingTuesday

First celebrated in New York in 2012, GivingTuesday is a global movement to do better for each other and the planet through acts of generosity. This year, we are hoping to raise $4000 to continue our mission of empowering and mentoring our youth as they navigate the complexities of adulthood.

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What is Fire & Flower?

Fire & Flower is a charity that provides transformative programs to empower girls and non-binary youth in their INCREDIBLE rite of passage into young adulthood.

Around the world and throughout history, societies recognized the rite of passage from youth to adulthood as a sacred and critical time, and guided youth through the process with mentorship and wisdom. Today, this has been lost and there has never been a harder time to be a young person, with mass and social media producing a constant feed of harmful messages and images.

Fire & Flower is reviving ‘a village’ of women supporting youth as they come of age. We empower self-identified girls and non-binary youth ages 10-14 in a LGBTQ2SIAP+ inclusive environment.

Through mentorship, community-building, and nature-connection, participants build confidence and pride in adulthood, discover their personal power, and develop resilience to engage their future.

“When girls are given our time and presence to discover who they are, they unfold into the safety of themselves. This wisdom needs to be brought back into our communities – it is time.”

Alla McQueen

Mentor

Why is Fire & Flower so effective?

Mentorship

1-on-1 time with a mentor who is really there for YOU; Personal attention for all your questions & curiosities about life & growing up; Someone who sees your awesomeness and supports you to SHINE.

Community

Build strong friendships with other girls and non-binary youth; Hang out with multi-generations of women; See the incredible diversity in what it means to be a young woman/adult

Nature Connection

Outdoor games, nature crafts & medicine-making; Trust your strong body and expand your intuition & senses; Feel calm & grounded in the beauty of nature; Be totally free to be who you really are

Check Out Our Programs

A quick video of our story & what we do, presented at Groundswell Alternative Business School's Social Venture Showcase

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Donate to the Movement!

We are happy to issue tax receipts for all donations.
Help ALL girls and non-binary youth know their own radiance as they become young women/adults. We are raising funds to support families and help run our organization. Many parents tell us, “This is just what my child needs right now,” but they do not have the financial means to participate. We receive many inquiries from BIPOC families (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) as well single-parent households. Your donation really makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity.