{"id":1898,"date":"2026-05-21T11:43:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/?p=1898"},"modified":"2026-05-21T14:28:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:28:57","slug":"youth-activity-fund-2-0-21-projects-funded-across-timiskaming-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/youth-activity-fund-2-0-21-projects-funded-across-timiskaming-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Fonds d\u2019activit\u00e9s jeunesse 2.0\u202f: 21 projets ont \u00e9t\u00e9 financ\u00e9s d\u2019un bout \u00e0 l\u2019autre du Timiskaming en 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image1898_72ddca-99.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1898_72ddca-99 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:375px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1898_72ddca-99.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1898_72ddca-99 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1898_72ddca-99 figure{max-width:375px;}.kb-image1898_72ddca-99 .image-is-svg, .kb-image1898_72ddca-99 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image1898_72ddca-99 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1898_72ddca-99\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG.png 1080w, https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG-960x1200.png 960w, https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG-720x900.png 720w, https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-2-Announcement-ENG-360x450.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1898_c899c2-6f\">In January 2026, Planet Youth Timiskaming launched&nbsp;a second round&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Youth Activity Fund (YAF). The intent of the YAF is&nbsp;to&nbsp;provide financial&nbsp;support&nbsp;for&nbsp;local projects that help youth feel more connected, supported, and engaged in their communities.&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We received&nbsp;38&nbsp;applications and proudly funded 21&nbsp;youth-informed or youth-led projects, distributing $55,781&nbsp;across the Timiskaming District.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These projects were created by schools, municipalities, youth organizations,&nbsp;faith groups,&nbsp;and Indigenous organizations. All projects share a common goal:&nbsp;to give youth more opportunities to connect, create, move, lead, and grow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why it Matters?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These projects reflect what youth&nbsp;have&nbsp;told us they need:&nbsp;more spaces to be themselves, explore their interests, and feel like they belong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each initiative helps&nbsp;<strong>reduce risk factors<\/strong>&nbsp;for substance use&nbsp;and other risky behaviours,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>strengthens&nbsp;protective factors<\/strong>&nbsp;like connection, confidence, and creativity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These efforts help build a healthier, more supportive community for youth in Timiskaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Got Funded?<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a summary of the&nbsp;exciting projects supported through&nbsp;the second round of the&nbsp;Youth&nbsp;Activity Fund&nbsp;across the region:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-table-container1898_a54102-a0{max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1898_a54102-a0 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1898_a54102-a0 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1898_a54102-a0 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1898_a54102-a0 tr{background-color:rgba(238,238,238,0.58);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1898_a54102-a0 td:nth-of-type(1){background-color:rgba(238,238,238,0.65);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1898_a54102-a0 th:nth-of-type(1){background-color:rgba(238,238,238,0.65);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1898_a54102-a0 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1898_a54102-a0\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1898_3dec0e-d9\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1898_a7e6c0-5d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SOUTH TIMISKAMING (Temiskaming Shores- Haileybury, New Liskeard and Cobalt)<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>March Break Camp for Indigenous Youth and Families <\/strong>\u2014 Led by the Passing the Feather Youth Council through Temiskaming Native Women&#8217;s Support Group, this camp gave Indigenous youth and their families space to connect through recreational, cultural, and leadership activities, building cultural identity, confidence, and well-being along the way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comic Strip Mining Madness<\/strong> \u2014 In a one-of-a-kind collaboration, the Cobalt Mining Museum partnered with a local comic strip artist so that teens aged 16\u201317 could lead March Break programming for younger kids aged 8\u201311, creating comics inspired by Cobalt&#8217;s mining history. Place-based, creative, and youth-led from start to finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deep Water Youth<\/strong> \u2014 The Temiskaming Pentecostal Church&#8217;s weekly Thursday evening program for Grades 7\u201312 has grown from 10 to over 30 youth since September 2025. Gym time, life skills, snacks, and real social connection, all in one place. Funding helped upgrade the space and sustain the momentum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small Pond Theatre Camp<\/strong> \u2014 A beloved community theatre program with over 20 years of history received support to offset licensing fees, keeping participation costs low and the creative doors open. With strong youth employment, growing demand, and a planned expansion for summer 2026, this program is built to last.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CENTRAL TIMISKAMING (Englehart, Hilliardton, Armstrong, Charlton, Chamberlain): <\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Englehart Youth Drop-In<\/strong> \u2014 Englehart High School&#8217;s Student Council will use funds to organize drop-in nights at the Englehart Arena, with support from adult allies. A safe, youth-led space to hang out, socialize, and have fun. This one was directly inspired by what youth said they wanted to see in their community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Englehart Winter Carnival Committee<\/strong> \u2014 Youth will join the planning committee for the annual Winter Carnival, learning real-world skills, running meetings, building budgets, promoting events, while making something their whole community can enjoy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creative Club 2.0<\/strong> \u2014 Englehart High School&#8217;s hands-on student-run club is back, with a focus on pottery and rotating creative workshops. Funding covers transportation so students can actually stay after school to participate, removing a real barrier for rural youth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NORTH TIMISKAMING (Kirkland Lake, McGarry, Swastika):<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supporting G.O.A.T.-Led Library Initiatives<\/strong> \u2014 The Group of Advising Teens (G.O.A.T.) at Teck Centennial Public Library gets to shape the library&#8217;s programs, spaces, and materials to reflect what local teens actually care about. Their work even earned media coverage in the Northern News in January 2026, proof that when you trust youth with real responsibility, they rise to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skate Park Revitalization and Super Jam<\/strong> \u2014 The Town of Kirkland Lake is acting on youth-identified priorities by revitalizing the community skate park and bringing back the Skate Super Jam to celebrate the improvements. A great example of municipal investment following youth voice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Mentality Events and Inclusive Spaces<\/strong> \u2014 NEOFACS&#8217;s youth-led New Mentality group is doing double duty: organizing district-wide events to build peer connection and reduce mental health stigma, while also redesigning the Kirkland Lake office into a more welcoming, inclusive space for youth and families accessing services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1898_35dedb-c7\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1898_8eb28a-7a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-a59397ba-1c84-4148-bb76-2dc86dba28a1\" href=\"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-Round-2-Summary-of-Funded-Projects-1.docx\">YAF-Round-2-Summary-of-Funded-Projects<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YAF-Round-2-Summary-of-Funded-Projects-1.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-a59397ba-1c84-4148-bb76-2dc86dba28a1\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\"><strong><strong>What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These projects are rolling out throughout 2026&nbsp;and&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;actively collecting stories, photos, and feedback to learn what worked and how to keep improving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned for future updates on what these amazing youth and partners are creating across the district!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got questions about the fund or future opportunities? Email us at\u202f <a href=\"mailto:PYT@neph.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PYT@neph.ca<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In January 2026, Planet Youth Timiskaming launched&nbsp;a second round&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Youth Activity Fund (YAF). The intent of the YAF is&nbsp;to&nbsp;provide financial&nbsp;support&nbsp;for&nbsp;local projects that help youth feel more connected, supported, and engaged in their communities.&nbsp; We received&nbsp;38&nbsp;applications and proudly funded 21&nbsp;youth-informed or &hellip; <a class=\"kt-excerpt-readmore more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/youth-activity-fund-2-0-21-projects-funded-across-timiskaming-in-2026\/\" aria-label=\"Fonds d\u2019activit\u00e9s jeunesse 2.0\u202f: 21 projets ont \u00e9t\u00e9 financ\u00e9s d\u2019un bout \u00e0 l\u2019autre du Timiskaming en 2026!\">En savoir plus<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1902,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"kt_blocks_editor_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1898","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1898"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1898\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1908,"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1898\/revisions\/1908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1898"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1898"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timiskamingyouth.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1898"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}