M'Chigeeng First Nation - OM for/pour M'Chigeeng Lil'Sisters Empowerment Project

M'Chigeeng First Nation - OM for/pour M'Chigeeng Lil'Sisters Empowerment Project

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$400,000
Duration48 months
Year2016-2017
Location served
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Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury
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, 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
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 culturally relevant, gender-specific empowerment programming for Indigenous youth in M’Chigeeng First Nation, helping young people become more engaged in the community and fostering a stronger sense of pride in their identity.
Grant resultYouth form and maintain healthy, close relationships
Grant statusClosed