Crossroads Theatre - OM for/pour Anishnawbe Wellness Collective.

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund

Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations

Amount awarded$450,000

Duration36 months

Year2025-2026

Location served

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Grey, Bruce, Huron & Perth, Halton Peel, Niagara, Toronto

Population servedIndigenous parents, guardians, and caregivers (i.e., First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit), Black parents, guardians, and caregivers, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children who are two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual (2SLGBTQIA+), Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children living with disabilities or special needs, Parents, guardians, and caregivers living in rural, remote and/or Northern communities, Parents, guardians, and caregivers at risk of contact or in contact with child welfare services, Parents, guardians, and caregivers in low income situations, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children living with mental health needs and/or addictions, Parents, guardians, and caregivers whose children are not engaged or are at risk of not being engaged with education, employment, or training programs

Description Delivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $450,000 grant over 3 years to offer more cultural ceremonies and Indigenous language learning, nurturing intergenerational healing, cultural teachings and connection in a growing, resilient community for Indigenous parents facing trauma and hardship in Toronto’s West End.

Grant resultCreate opportunities for Indigenous and/or Black parents, guardians and caregivers to help families build strong community and cultural connections, strengthen relationships, and heal from trauma

Grant statusActive