“Through Level's IYOP, I have the opportunity to work towards improving graduation rates amongst Indigenous youth in Canada… Without IYOP, these Indigenous youth would not have this positive and engaging exposure to Ontario’s justice system, nor would they have the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the system in such a positive way.”

— Karen Restoule of Dokis First Nation, Justice Coordinator for the Chiefs of Ontario, and former Toronto IYOP Co-Coordinator

“I was so impressed with the thoroughness and precision in which the IYOP team brought the students from A.E. Cross and Vincent Massey Schools to the court house for their mock trial project. As judges we understand the importance of any program that teaches our young citizens about the court’s role in the Canadian justice system. This is of mutual and greater importance when the young participants are from our First Nations community. We gain a better insight into Indigenous culture and, it is our hope, that the students gain more understanding of this part of the justice system.”

– The Honourable Justice Bryan Mahoney, Calgary Court of Queen’s Bench

“It is crucial for IYOP to continue as I have seen the transformation in my students in both their self-esteem and understanding of law. These children are the future of our nation, and through their knowledge and understanding gained in IYOP, the possibilities are endless in terms of the impact they can have on a nation.”

– Sharla Niroopan, Grade 7/8 Teacher at First Nations School of Toronto

IYOP engages youth at a critical time in their development, and challenges them to live up to their potential by making sound choices for today and setting positive goals for the future. I am confident that IYOP will have long lasting and far reaching benefits for Indigenous youth in Canada, and the national community at large.”

– The Honourable Bob Rae, Senior Partner at Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP, and former MP Toronto Centre

"Although COVID-19 presented challenges and could have been the end of it, Level not only figured out a way around them, but actually put together what I felt was the most successful mock trial we've had in many years. Not just in terms of how smoothly in went but in how engaged the students were and how much they got out of it. Well done. Already looking forward to next year ."

- Justice Sector Volunteer

“Your programming has provided amazing learning opportunities and the outcome has FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. I am certain … this will impact the students’ lives for years and years to come. Many of them want to get involved in the legal system now and have found new passions and interests in ensuring people get treated fairly, equitably and with respect.”

- Supervising Teacher