Indigenous Climate Action: Indigenous Youth Wellness Honorarium
Company: Indigenous Climate Action
Honorarium Provided
Location: Canada
Purpose:
ICA is committed to lifting up young Indigenous Peoples who are doing the hard work of climate justice organizing and engaging with frontlines that oppose extractive industries in order to protect our homelands / Mother Earth. At the same time we recognize the toll this often takes on our bodies and spirits as Indigenous peoples, while we continue to face a variety of systemic barriers. This honorarium is intended to help relieve some of the financial stress that can often be a barrier to seeking help in maintaining a healthy balance when doing organizing work. This program is designed to be as accessible as possible, and there are many ways this grant can be utilized. Here are some examples;
• If you live in the city, you could use it to pay for gas or a ride share to get out on the land
• Help to pay for a counseling session
• Provide an honorarium to an elder for their teachings
• Pay for an art or yoga class or exercise training session
Eligibility:
• Must be an Indigenous Youth (aged 18-28)
• Must have engaged in frontline activism and/or climate justice organizing
• Must provide a community reference to confirm involvement in frontline activism and/or climate justice organizing
• May only receive 1 award during the course of the project
• This fund is limited to self-identifying Indigenous youth living in so-called Canada.