Aboriginal Curatorial Collective/ Collectif des commissaires autochones - OM for/pour Indigenous Youth Residency Program

Aboriginal Curatorial Collective/ Collectif des commissaires autochones - OM for/pour Indigenous Youth Residency Program

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$312,400
Duration36 months
Year2018-2019
Location served
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Northwestern
Population servedIndigenous youth (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer (LGBTTQ+) youth, Racialized youth (other than Black 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$312,400 over 36-months to scale a project that creates a space for Indigenous youth living in Thunder Bay to access culturally relevant arts education rooted in community and culture. The funds will be used to expand the current project, a land-based arts residency, to reach more youth by providing both summer and school year residency opportunities.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections