IYMP Receives Funding From Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government awards $545,000 in funding to allow IYMP to setup in 15 Northern Manitoba communities and 9 urban sites, over 3 years.

Below is an excerpt from the province of Manitoba’s website where a news release was posted regarding funding dedicated to IYMP:

The Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (IYMP) develops leadership and training skills for university and high school students who manage after-school programs for younger students, creating lasting relationships through mentorship. This highly successful program promotes healthy development among Indigenous children and youth through health and cultural programming, noted the minister. An additional $545,000 will allow this program to expand into 24 new sites over three years – fifteen in northern and rural areas and nine in urban sites.

“This is an incredible program that has real impact in young Indigenous people’s lives,” said Heather McRae, acting director of Indigenous Engagement and Communications, University of Manitoba, who oversees the IYMP. “In the last year alone, a thousand students have connected to programs across the province. The Manitoba government’s contribution is making it possible to expand into new communities and schools which will have a lasting impact.

Government of Manitoba News Release

You can find the full article here: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=&item=61757