Taking IT Global Youth Association - OM for/pour Passing The Feather Youth Advisory Council

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund

Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations

Amount awarded$252,800

Duration36 months

Year2022-2023

Location served

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Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin & Sudbury, Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound & Timiskaming

Population servedIndigenous (i.e. First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit), Racialized youth, Francophone youth, Two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (2SLGBTQ+) youth, Youth living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29, 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, 12 to 29 years for youth living with special needs

DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $252,800 grant over 3 years to increase access to empowering cultural and land-based activities that will foster Indigenous identity and the development of life, entrepreneurial and job preparation skills to support future employability for Indigenous and LGBTQ2S+ youths aged 13 to 25 in the Timiskaming and Cochrane Districts and surrounding areas in Northern Ontario.

Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections