Six Nation Polytechnic

Six Nation Polytechnic

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Strategic Collaboration
Amount awarded$900,000
Duration48 months
Year2015-2016
Location served
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Grand River
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 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, 20 to 25 years, 12 to 29 years for youth with special needs or disabilities, Parents or guardians of young people
Description$900,000 over 48 months to systematize opportunities for Indigenous education and learning for First Nations youth by launching youth ambassador models for First Nations youth aged 13 to 24 to foster cultural resilience, cultural identity, and self-confidence. Funds will be used for staffing, curriculum development and delivery as well as ambassadors training and mobilization.
Grant resultYouth form and maintain healthy, close relationships; Youth are engaged in their community; Youth know about and easily navigate resources and opportunities in their communities
Grant statusClosed