Temagami First Nation - OM for/pour Bear Island Youth

Temagami First Nation - OM for/pour Bear Island Youth

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$140,000
Duration24 months
Year2016-2017
Location served
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Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Timiskaming
Population servedIndigenous youth (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth), Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, 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, Parents or guardians of young people
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a grant of $140,000 over 24 months to create conditions for Indigenous youth in vulnerable situations to become engaged in their community through recreation opportunities, skill building, traditional language learning, and becoming a vital resource of community support in Bear Lake, Temagami.
Grant resultYouth are engaged in their community
Grant statusClosed