Green Communities Canada - OM for/pour Sacred Water Circle

Green Communities Canada - OM for/pour Sacred Water Circle

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$70,000
Duration12 months
Year2015-2016
Location served
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Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
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, 12 to 29 years for youth with special needs or disabilities
Description$70,000 over 12 months to support local water experts and Indigenous elders and youth, to deepen their understanding of traditional knowledge and current, local and national issues related to water in Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge and Peterborough. Funds will be used for staff and youth salaries, space rental, training programs, and community gatherings.
Grant resultYouth are engaged in their community
Grant statusClosed