An on-going program that includes activities that reach out to youth at-risk interested in areas of performing and media art that includ technical & literal aspects and which community at large benefits from public performances both informal and structured as well as literature & the preservation of Aboriginal culture therein. Examples of activities include community arts workshops, field trips and mentorship activies at local community centres. Many community long-term partnerships contribute tp program deliverly of all thee programs (though there is no overlap of activities) that include venue locations donated or at reduced cost for meetings, gatherings, activites as well as volunteers, equipment at site locales, spaces for gatherings and local business discounts & other related in-kind donations. All programs are accessible to all in the communities, this one in particular to this segment of the population who will also be next in line to continue to preserve & promote the culture and heritage of First Nations. *As with all 3 programs, the charity has adapted to COVID-19 Pandemic through virtual webinar presentations as well as to ensure inclusion in this program for indigenous women and their children in safehouses/shelters or those experiencing domestic violence who have not yet made the transition to safety. As well as food security and essential supplies for those who have the need based on many in the community reaching out for assisstance and help in this area. 

Practice and Preservation of Culture & Heritage - An on-going program that includes a commitment from local community organizations and volunteers who provide mentorship opportunities for those interested in literary and fine arts. This is a SEPARATE program entirely from "The Sacred Circle Collective" which is is an ad hoc group, not a program and entirely different. It also does NOT overlap in any way from the above noted program (AYCO) as that program is geared toward Aboriginal youth, this one is not. This program provides public access through community gatherings that will take place Intermittently throughout activities for participants to plan, practice and have performing & arts workshops to prepare for these public performances. This program includes awareness and development of First Nations aspects to literary and fine arts for the general public.

An on-going program that promotes community engagement that provide a direct service to the community and has been responsive to the community's needs and issues and contribute to the quality of life in the community including those disadvantaged, marginalized or who face barriers specific to their culture and heritage but that provides public access to the festivals & arts, to all. The program creates opportunities to gather, celebrate culture & heritage, with on-going activities and gatherings to celebrate First Nations arts & culture as well as the large festival (the planning of which requires on-going work & efforts throughout the year & which may occur more than once a year wherever possible). However arts & the practice and promotion of cultural activities therein the arts take place on a regular basis with collaborative community partnerships who support the charity's endeavours and increase opportunities for public access.

Virtual workshops, gatherings and activities have successfully been adapted and modified with the increase in funds to effectively deliver with social and physical distancing and all relevant measures that have changed over the last 12 months (in addition to the previous 12 months). Please see below virtual webinar presentations that are specific to schedule of activities to Gaming Funds. There has been a consistent and definite voice & need resonating very firmly from the community that food security in the area of outreach of clientele served is at an all-time high and crisis level within the community, impacting all of our clientele of which this program delivers services to.