Understanding North American colonial history is vital for all Canadian students so they can gain insight into the Indigenous experience and learn how to be allies in the important work of decolonization. This article will explain historical and contemporary forces that have shaped the lives of Indigenous girls and women in the hope of inspiring ideas that can help in the development of youth leadership. This article will also describe some methodologies that the author and their colleagues used with students as part of their university experience. These methodologies can be adapted for high school students and used for training young leaders and building broader alliances.