WHITEHORSE—Yukon youth will benefit from a contribution of almost $53,000 from the Youth Investment Fund that will support 21 projects across the territory.
“The Yukon government is very pleased to support this range of projects that will enrich the lives of young people in Yukon,” Premier Darrell Pasloski said. “Helping our youth develop important life skills and have access to a range of opportunities is one of the best investments we can make in Yukon’s future.”
Supported projects include a therapeutic riding program, a dance teacher training program, a culture camp, a girls club, a youth art enrichment project, and a bike camp. These projects will take place in a number of communities including Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Faro, Pelly Crossing and Teslin.
Sponsored by the departments of Education, Health and Social Services, Justice and Community Services, the Youth Investment Fund supports short-term community-driven initiatives throughout Yukon, addressing the needs and interests of youth under 19 years of age.
Community groups can apply for up to $5,000, twice per year. Since the fund’s inception in 1995, 584 projects have been supported. The next deadline for applications is October 1.
The Youth Directorate’s goals are to increase youth awareness and involvement in programs throughout Yukon, help youth contribute to their communities and improve the health of Yukon youth. For more information visit the Youth Directorate.
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Contact:
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Elaine Schiman |
Gord Kurzynski |
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Janet Constable-Rushant |
Background
The total amount of awarded funding is $52,600 which will be distributed to the following
groups/projects:
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Group/Association |
Project |
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Freedom Trails Therapeutic Riding Association |
Therapeutic Riding Program |
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Gentle Steps Equine Assisted Learning Centre |
Equine Assisted Learning & Parent Support |
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Carcross Recreation Board |
Swim On 2012 |
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Breakdancing Yukon Society |
Dance Teacher Training Program |
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Bringing Youth Towards Equality Society |
BYTE’s Community Outreach: Facilitation Team |
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Eliza Van Bibber School |
Learning the Music of the Northern Tutchone Culture |
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First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Youth |
First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Culture Camp |
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Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon |
LDAY Youth Leadership Adventure Camp |
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Music Yukon |
Arts in the Park – Youth Initiative |
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Skookum Jim Friendship Centre |
Wise Girls |
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Velonorth Bike Club |
Yukon Bike Camp Series |
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Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre |
VFWC Girls Club |
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Village of Carmacks |
After School Programming |
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Village of Teslin |
Youth working together with a local artist to design tourism end product |
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Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon |
Dawson City Literacy Tutoring/Wilderness Camp |
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Yukon Association for Community Living |
Celebrate Summer Inclusively |
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Dawson City Arts Society |
KIAC Youth Art Enrichment |
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The Municipality of the Town of Faro |
Youth Taking Charge |
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Yukon Roller Girls |
Yukon Junior Roller Derby: Autumn Boot Camp |
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Yukon First Nations Graduation Society |
Yukon First Nation Graduation Ceremony |
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Porter Creek School Council |
Challenge Day & Be the Change Movement Follow Up |