Childrens Peace Theatre - OM for/pour Maamawi Project

Childrens Peace Theatre - OM for/pour Maamawi Project

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$255,000
Duration36 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin & Sudbury, Grand River
Population servedIndigenous (i.e. First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit), Racialized youth, Two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (2SLGBTQ+) youth, Youth living in rural, remote and/or Northeren communities, Youth in conflict or at risk of being in conflict with the law, Youth in care or leaving care, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $255,000 grant over 3 years to create a culturally grounded space offering weekly wellness workshops rooted in Indigenous teachings, mentorship workshops, and capacity building training focused on Indigenous resurgence of cultural knowledge for Indigenous youth in Wiikwemikoong and Six Nations.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections