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Winter Youth Activities Program
The Winter Activities Program offers funding to 16 rural communities and Kwanlin Dün First Nation for activities, training and employment for youth.
First Nations, municipal governments or a recreation society may receive the funding. One lead organization is responsible for the money, to implement programs that benefit all youth in the community. One of the important components of this program is a requirement for youth to be consulted on what should be offered each year.
This program is funded by the Youth Directorate, and administered through Crime Prevention Yukon.
In September each year, Crime Prevention Yukon asks the host organization in each community to develop a plan for activities between October 1 and May 31. A committee of government and non-government officials reviews the plans to be sure they meet the criteria of the program. Once the plans are approved, funding is sent to the host organization and the fun begins! Over the years youth have been involved in many different outdoor activities, skills development, training sessions and arts and cultural programs.
Examples of past activities include:
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