Sagamok Anishnawbek - OM for/pour Sagamok Young Warriors Youth Council

Sagamok Anishnawbek - OM for/pour Sagamok Young Warriors Youth Council

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$170,000
Duration24 months
Year2018-2019
Location served
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Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury
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 living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29, Youth vulnerable of becoming or are in conflict with the law
Age group15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years, 12 to 29 years for youth with special needs or disabilities
Description$170,000 over 24 months to develop safe spaces for youth between 14-24 in Sagamok where traditional teachings and interaction with Elders, deepening self-knowledge and cultural connections will be offered. The program will also focus on addressing the issues of lateral violence, racism and abuse.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections