Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario - OM for/pour Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness

Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario - OM for/pour Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$400,000
Duration48 months
Year2016-2017
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedIndigenous youth (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth), Youth in care or leaving care, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years, Parents or guardians of young people
DescriptionDelivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a grant of $400,000 over 48 months to provide youth with free group fitness classes and sport-specific team training, as well as nutrition, leadership and cultural workshops. In exchange, they will provide community service in the Mohawk community of Akwesasne to help other young people make better fitness and nutritional choices.
Grant resultYouth are engaged in their community
Grant statusClosed