A move from a small community to the big city can be a challenging ordeal for anyone but for young adults leaving the First Nation the change of culture can be daunting.

Tim Fox, the manager of aboriginal initiatives at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, has firsthand knowledge of the difficulties First Nations youth may face.

“I come from the Blood Reserve,” said Tim. “I was raised there and grew up with some challenges when I moved to the city.”

“For me, I have a four year old daughter so it's important to invest in the younger generation."

Time facilitates regular gatherings of First Nations young people at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary. The meetings embrace some aboriginal traditions including a smudging ceremony, a cleansing ritual.

Rhea Bull Bear spent her formative years on the Siksika Nation, southeast of Calgary, before moving to Calgary. She appreciates Tim’s contributions to the meetings at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary.

“He's always looking for a better future for us,” said Rhea. “I don’t feel so alone anymore.”

Dawn Leonard, director of education, employment and aboriginal initiatives at Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, finds Tim Fox inspiring on a number of levels.

“For me, he's a true example of what a leader is in our community,” said Dawn. “I think that he's a role model for our young people and he's constantly looking for opportunities and experiences that will connect our children, youth and families to community and to each other.”

A recent experience involved Tim and members of the Aboriginal Youth Leadership Team building homes in Mexico as part of the Hope for Homes initiative.

Tim says as the number of aboriginals coming into the city looking for educational and work opportunities continues to grow, the Boys and Girls Clubs organizers are doing their best to make young people aware of the services that are available.

“I think for aboriginal youth it's not easy to access and navigate the system,” said Tim. “It's easier when workers and aboriginal professionals go to youth and reach out to them.”

Tim Fox, this week’s CTV Inspiring Albertan, says he’ll continue to do everything possible to assist aboriginal youth in Calgary.