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$500,000
Duration48 months
Year2020-2021
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedIndigenous parents, guardians, and caregivers (i.e., First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit), Parents, guardians, and caregivers living in rural, remote and/or Northern communities
Age groupNot applicable
Description Delivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $500,000 grant over 4 years to provide culturally-based opportunities involving workshops, gatherings, and developing a linguistic talk show on local radio to initiate more language learning and sharing for Indigenous parents, guardians, and caregivers in Kanien'kehá:ka communities.
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