Evergreen United Neighbourhood - OM for/pour Biizidun

Evergreen United Neighbourhood - OM for/pour Biizidun

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$182,700
Duration36 months
Year2017-2018
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, Youth living in rural or remote communities
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $182,700 grant over 36 months to create visual art, short films, and screening workshops facilitated by Indigenous artists for Indigenous youth. The initiative will offer a safe space for youth in Thunder Bay and three remote communities in Northwestern Ontario to create, socialize and engage with others, while building confidence and self-esteem. It will give youth access to tools and media outlet to create awareness of the issues they face.
Grant resultYouth are engaged in their community
Grant statusClosed