Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Trillium Foundation gives money

The Ontario Trillium Foundation has awarded 820-thousand dollars in grants to 19 not-for profit organizations across Northwestern Ontario. 
Sandy Lake First Nation is getting 72-grand to purchase equipment and hire professional artists to deliver a youth media outreach project. 50-grand is going to Muskrat Dam to study the possible construction of a bridge over the Severn River.  The Chimera Project is getting 74-thousand dollars to hire artistic and program staff to create contemporary dance opportunities in Sioux Lookout.  Ignace is welcoming nearly 14-grand to install a walkway and benches in the downtown core.  The Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre will use 15-thousand dollars to purchase canoes, paddles, a trailer and life jackets.