Native North American Travelling College - OM for/pour Ratitsienhanónhnha

Native North American Travelling College - OM for/pour Ratitsienhanónhnha

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$300,000
Duration36 months
Year2023-2024
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedIndigenous youth (i.e. First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit)
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
Description Delivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $300,000 grant over 3 years to offer cultural activities, such as trapping/small game tanning, moccasin making, traditional food, kastowah/hair piece classes, and outfit making for Indigenous youth in Akwesasne Community, to reconnect with their Haudenosaunee culture and teachings, and the Mohawk language.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections
Grant statusActive