Shibogama First Nations Council

Shibogama First Nations Council

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - System Innovations
Amount awarded$1,350,000
Duration72 months
Year2019-2020
Location served
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Northwestern
Population servedIndigenous youth (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer (LGBTTQ+) youth, Youth living in rural or remote communities, Youth vulnerable of becoming or are in conflict with the law, 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, 12 to 29 years for youth living with special needs
Description$1,350,000 over 72 months for groundwork and implementation of strategies to transform and strengthen the education system for youth in the Shibogama tribal area in the Treaty 9 Territory. The collaborative, along with young leaders, will create pathways for Indigenous youth to become active agents of change in influencing the policies and processes that determine their access to education
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections
Grant statusActive