The Arctic Rose Foundation
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Mission Statement
The Mission of the Arctic Rose Foundation (ARF) is to instill hope for Northern Inuit, First Nations and Métis children and youth through the creation of physically, emotionally, mentally, and culturally safe spaces and the provision of holistic, adaptable programming that engages, nurtures and supports them in healthy and meaningful ways The Arctic Rose Foundation is a registered Canadian charity founded by Susan Aglukark, O.C. Our programs are facilitated by Inuit and Indigenous youth and young adults living in Northern remote communities, who are trained and employed by The Arctic Rose Foundation
About This Cause
The Need: Young people in Canada’s Northern communities face structural inequities and barriers, including access to mental wellness services, health care, education, safe spaces, appropriate housing, healthy food and water. The Arctic Rose Foundation (ARF) seeks to help address these challenges. Who We Are ARF provides Inuit and Indigenous youth, living in Northern communities, a safe space to participate and grow through Indigenous-led, arts-based and culturally grounded after-school programs. Hosted in schools and community centres, our Indigenous-led programs utilize arts and are facilitated by local high school youth and young adults who are trained and employed by the Arctic Rose Foundation. Founded by Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark as the Arctic Rose Project in 2012, we grew to become the Arctic Rose Foundation after receiving charitable status in 2016 and were officially incorporated in 2020. What We Do We aim to foster Inuit and Northern Indigenous youth in finding their own positive stories and modes of self expression, to build healthy relationships with adults and peers, and inspire quiet leadership that builds allies and community through positive thought and actions. Through programs that combine Inuit and Indigenous-led expressive arts (painting, storytelling, creative writing, movement, music, drama, dance and traditional crafting), youth participants are guided to explore, discover and connect with their traditional and cultural backgrounds and learn about the rich history of their communities, their families and themselves. In addition, the Arctic Rose Foundation offers extensive leadership training, job readiness skills and sustainable opportunities for high school students, young adults and local artists. These youth mentors are then paid to lead ARF's after-school programs, providing inspiration for the next generation of leaders within their own communities. Key Programs ARF currently has programs operating in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Northern Ontario. Our key programs are: 1. The Messy Book Program is an Inuit and Indigenous led arts based afterschool program which guides youth in Grades 5-12 to explore, discover, and connect with their traditional and cultural backgrounds. Youth participants are provided a safe space, an emotional outlet, a nutritious snack and access to Indigenous leaders, artists, role models and mentors to help them explore their own potential. 2. Kamajiit (Caretakers) Program is a youth leadership development program designed to mitigate the root causes of high school dropout rates and to support post secondary education completion. The program offers students access to vital supports including healthy food, clothing, hygiene kits, culturally grounded creative activities and, mentors through an income and job creation process. 3. Food Hamper Program - ARF works with partners to raise money and in-kind donations to send non perishable food items to local registered food banks in the North at Christmas and other times during the year.