TYP Traditional Youth Project (sewing & beading craft program)

The Cause

To create a craft program and engage 10-15 local youth twice a week to learn traditional sewing and beading skills through the local youth centre.
To develop strong relationships between youth, elder and teachers.
To create partnerships and having community members supporting the Traditional sewing & beading craft program for youth of Inuvik.
Offer options to our youth in the community and foster resiliency and provide positive experiences for youth participants.
Opportunity for young people with aptitude to discover themselves as creators and artist.
Building skills such as; leadership, confidence, responsibility, respect, acceptance and integrity.
To promote and develop arts and culture in the Northwest Territories.

The Youth Centre choose to place a high priority on adolescents by providing a welcoming holistic facility that delivers progressive programming. The centre offer opportunities and support necessary for youth to develop and realize their individual strengths and capacities by gaining knowledge, skills and abilities;
respect, knowledge and pride for cultural traditions and a healthy mind and body.

Who Will it Benefit?

Our small northern community and 10-20 committed youth participants will greatly benefit from this program. Other isolated and surrounding communities might lead by example and start their own traditional sewing & beading program for children and youth.
Elders, teachers, staff, parents and support workers will also benefit from this new program.