Akwesasne Economic Development Agency - OM for/pour Ionkwahronkha'onhátie'

Akwesasne Economic Development Agency - OM for/pour Ionkwahronkha'onhátie'

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations
Amount awarded$500,400
Duration48 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedIndigenous parents, guardians, and caregivers (i.e., First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit)
Age groupNot applicable
DescriptionDelivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $500,000 grant over 4 years to offer a full-time, full-immersion, paid opportunity to learn the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) language for Indigenous parents, guardians, and caregivers living in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, to help increase their knowledge and confidence in speaking the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) language and ensure sustainable language transmission & revitalization.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black parents, guardians and caregivers to strengthen relationships, build strong community and cultural connections, and heal from trauma