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

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund

Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations

Amount awarded$255,000

Duration36 months

Year2019-2020

Location served

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Essex, Kent, Lambton; Simcoe York

Population servedIndigenous youth (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth), Racialized youth(other than Black youth), Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer (LGBTTQ+) youth, Youth living in rural or remote communities, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, 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 36 months to strengthen Indigenous youth's connection with their identity and culture. A series of workshops, summer camps and mentorships will generate a youth-led cultural revitalization providing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people living in Simcoe County, Beausoleil First Nation, Moraviantown, Aamjiwnaang and surrounding communities with intensive, land-based training for traditional hide tanning skills, teachings and responsibilities

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