Children's Peace Theatre - OM for/pour Niizh Mandiook Hide Camp

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund

Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations

Amount awarded$375,000

Duration36 months

Year2022-2023

Location served

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Essex, Kent, Lambton, Grand River, Simcoe York

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 low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school

Age group15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years

DescriptionDelivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $375,000 grant over 3 years to create a safe space and offer a series of immersive hide tanning activities to generate a youth-led cultural preservation and revitalization for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIAA+ youth aged 16-29 in Southern Ontario, providing intensive, land-based training for traditional hide tanning skills, teachings and responsibilities to strengthen connections to Indigenous identity and culture.

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

Grant statusActive