Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve Inc. - OM for/pour Georgian Bay Anishnabek

Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve Inc. - OM for/pour Georgian Bay Anishnabek

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$254,700
Duration36 months
Year2018-2019
Location served
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Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Timiskaming
Population servedIndigenous youth (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer (LGBTTQ+) youth, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Youth in care or leaving care, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth living in rural or remote communities, Youth vulnerable of becoming or are in conflict with the law
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
Description$254,700 over 36 months to assist with staffing and program costs to facilitate and support the mentorship of traditional ecological knowledge for Indigenous youth and young people in the Parry Sound area, providing them with opportunities for "Anishinaabe aadziwin" (or land-based learning).
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections