Batchewana First Nation of Ojibways - OM for/pour Wiiminoodoodaadizo

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund

Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations

Amount awarded$300,000

Duration36 months

Year2024-2025

Location served

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Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin & Sudbury

Population servedIndigenous (i.e. First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit);Two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) youth;Girls and/or women;Youth living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29;Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school;Youth living with mental health needs and/or addictions between the ages of 12 to 29;Youth who are not engaged and/or at risk of not being engaged with education, employment and training programs (NEET)

Age group12 to 14 years;15 to 19 years;20 to 25 years;12 to 29 years for youth living with mental health needs and/or addictions

DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $300,000 grant over 3 years to address racism and it’s impact by delivering programming for Indigenous youth with a focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, girls, and young women in Batchewana First Nation. The programming seeks to improve their quality of life by providing opportunities to lead reconciliation work through sovereignty assertion, capacity building, traditional skillsets and community connection.

Grant resultAddressing racism and its impacts on youth in urban, rural and/or Northern communities

Grant statusActive