Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building Global Arctic Youth Leadership
Agreement Number:
7443936 P011346001
Agreement Value:
$249,700.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 26, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
Description:
This project aims to build capacity and increase international engagement of Arctic youth through:
(1) an Arctic youth-serving organisation database/ecosystem and information-sharing system to help Arctic youth be aware of organisations and corresponding opportunities in the North and Arctic (engagement, education, travel, employment, funding, etc.);
(2) the Exchange, a program that support, mentor, and amplify the voices of youth through the publishing of digital content and editorial material, bringing together creative youth from diverse backgrounds and providing a medium for the exchange of ideas, news, and pertinent Arctic stories on an individual, community, and global scale;
(3) the expansion of AYN Working Groups, to create and sustain youth-led fora for discussion and project development and research on specific themes relevant to Arctic youth;
(4) the representation and participation of AYN youth to conferences, institutes, and other Arctic bodies and governments and having them present on panels or presenting at conferences, symposia, and other events, and;
(5) the development of policies and procedures to align AYN with best practices in NGO organisational management and ensure compliance with funder’s financial and administrative requirements.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
1) Increased contributions by youth to Arctic research, discussions, and events
2) Increased consideration of the interests of youth in international Arctic decision-making
Location:
Wakefield, Quebec, CA J0X 3G0
Reference Number:
064-2022-2023-Q2-00100
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
763256930
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Arctic Youth Network
Federal Riding Name:
Pontiac
Federal Riding Number:
24057
Program:
Canadian International Arctic Fund
Program Purpose:
To increase the strength of the Arctic Council as the key forum for Arctic cooperation and advancing Canada’s leadership role in international Arctic affairs.