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Title:

Northern Circle of Youth Program

Agreement Number:

23150

Agreement Value:

$2,889,589.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 14, 2023 - Dec 31, 2027

Description:

The primary goal of the Northern Circle of Youth project is to create opportunities that will support urban Indigenous youth ages 6-17 in enhancing their personal, economic and social growth in a culturally sensitive, safe and drug/alcohol-free environment. The project will offer afterschool activities and the programs, services and activities provided will be delivered in a holistic, inclusive manner that will be conducive to meeting the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the urban Indigenous youth population. Programs, services and activities will include (but are not limited to) the following components: Sports & Recreation, Health, Culture, Social Issues, Community Engagement & Leadership and Employment/Education/Training.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The projected outcomes for this project include: Youth are engaged in supervised activities Intermediate Outcomes Developed Youth Leadership Skills Developed and Improved social, decision-making and life skills within the youth Increased knowledge of Indigenous identity Increased youth connection to Elders, Nature, Community and Spirituality Increased of self-esteem through provision of positive alternatives to address self-esteem issues, bullying and peer pressure Increased support for youth in the areas of education, training and employment. Long Term Outcomes Reduction of Youth Crime Reduction of negative behaviours within the youth; and youth become positive role models within their community

Location:

Thompson, Manitoba, CA R8N 0B4

Reference Number:

088-2022-2023-Q4-00003

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Inc.

Program:

(ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the contributions is to provide support to Aboriginal organizations (on and off-reserve), Aboriginal governments and municipalities in collaboration with Aboriginal organizations and or communities to develop tailored approaches to community safety, alternatives to incarceration and reintegration of Aboriginal offenders that are responsive to the concerns, priorities and unique circumstances of Aboriginal communities.