Arctic Rose Foundation (The)

Site: Oakville

Record #: OAK0130
Last Full Update: 01 Mar 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail info@arcticrose.org
Website arcticrose.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Ulrike Komaksiutiksak, Executive Director; Email: ulrike@arcticrose.org
Alternate Contact Susan Aglukark, Founder; Email: susan@arcticrose.org

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A registered charity whose goal is to help create emotionally safe environments for Inuit, First Nations and Métis children and youth
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2012; charitable status 2016; incorporated 2020
Funding Federal ; Donations ; Corporate sponsorships

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Instills hope for northern Inuit, First Nations and Metis children, youth and their families through the creation of physically, emotionally, mentally, culturally safe places, and the provision of holistic, adaptable programming that engages, nurtures and supports them in healthy and meaningful ways

  • Indigenous led arts based and culturally specific after school programs are a key area of focus
  • utilizes expressive arts (painting, storytelling, art journaling, creative writing, movement, music and drama) to encourage cultural and historical exploration
  • food programs
  • graduation gown donations
  • poverty alleviation
  • literacy development
  • youth mentorship and leadership development
Hours

Hours not specified
Areas Served Northern Ontario ; Northwest Territories ; Nunavut ; Yukon Territory
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Email or visit website
Languages English ; Inuktitut

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
Mailing Address c/o The Arctic Rose Foundation 
200 North Service Rd W, Suite 355 
Oakville, ON L6M 2Y1
Physical Access Not Applicable - Mailing address

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Child / Family Services ; Indigenous Peoples ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Individual & Family Supports ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories Leadership Development ~ Indigenous Communities ; Public Foundations ~ Indigenous Peoples Interests/Concerns Issues ; Youth Enrichment Programs ~ Indigenous Communities