Sandy Lake awarded $72,000 in Trillium funding

Sandy Lake has been awarded $72,000 for a youth media outreach project.
“Funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation contributes to building economic and social resilience in communities across the province by helping many charitable and not-for-profit groups build constructive partnerships and networks,” said Minister of Tourism and Culture Michael Chan.
Sandy Lake was awarded $72,000 over one year to purchase equipment and hire professional artists to deliver a youth media outreach project, which will train youth aged nine to 18 in media arts. Participants will learn skills to work collaboratively on music and video projects that will help to engage the community in discussions important to youth.
OTF awarded $1,696,500 to 20 projects benefiting Aboriginal communities and community groups across Ontario, including $217,000 to five projects in northwestern Ontario.
“Charitable and not-for-profit organizations support their communities,” said Helen Burstyn, chair of the OTF Board of Directors. “They offer hope through initiatives for economic development and training for residents and volunteers.”
Muskrat Dam First Nation was awarded $50,000 over one year to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of a bridge over the Severn River, which would provide access to proposed hydropower developments and generate potential economic investment for the community.
Dilico Children’s Foundation was awarded $65,000 over one year to hire staff to develop See Us, Hear Us, a photo voice project that will create awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by youth in First Nation communities in the Thunder Bay region.
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute was awarded $15,000 over one year to purchase camping equipment to be used in leadership training programs for youth on First Nation traditional lands.