Thunder Bay Art Gallery - OM for/pour Earthling Art Collective

Thunder Bay Art Gallery - OM for/pour Earthling Art Collective

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$235,000
Duration36 months
Year2019-2020
Location served
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Northwestern
Population servedIndigenous (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth), Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families
Age group15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $235,000 grant over 36 months to deliver professional development and mentorship opportunities from people with lived experience for youth leaving care and the justice system in Thunder Bay. Programs will take place in a safe space, enabling youth to develop healthy relationships, confidence and learn new skill sets
Grant resultProvide mentorship opportunities for youth in and leaving care and/or youth involved in the justice system