Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - OM for/pour Native Youth Sexual Health Network

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - OM for/pour Native Youth Sexual Health Network

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$400,000
Duration48 months
Year2015-2016
Location served
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Ontario
Population servedIndigenous youth (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer (LGBTTQ+) youth, Youth living in rural or remote communities, Youth with all the experiences
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
Description$400,000 over 48 months to work with Aboriginal youth across Ontario to mentor young leaders and create sustainable resources that can improve personal and community health and wellness. The Network will hold a youth summit and a Circle of Support, expand its ‘Media as Arts Justice’ programming, and provide capacity and guidance to Indigenous youth living in remote, low-income areas throughout Ontario. Funds will support salaries and programming, and the planning and staging of the Youth Summit, gatherings and conferences.
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