Backgrounder – Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in Yukon

The New Horizons for Seniors Program is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contributes to improving seniors’ health and well-being.

Canada has announced an investment of $342,046 to fund 14 community-based projects to support seniors in Yukon. This funding was awarded through the 2022–23 New Horizons for Seniors Program call for proposals for community-based projects.

Changing Trash to Treasure – $25,000 – Yukon Artists at Work Society
Seniors involved with the organization will host a variety of inter-generational activities and workshops that will promote social participation, inclusion, mentorship and healthy aging.

Seniors Inclusion Project – $25,000 – Town of Faro
Seniors involved with the organization will participate and mentor others in carpet bowling and participate in art or painting, yoga and a trip to promote senior inclusion.

Seniors Monthly Fun Day – $25,000 – First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun
Seniors involved with the organization will plan and design monthly fun days with games and healthy eating to promote social interaction and the opportunity for seniors to share their knowledge.

Seniors as Leaders, Mentors and Knowledge Keepers – $25,000 – Liard First Nation
Seniors involved with the organization will become leaders and mentors and be provided with training and resources to improve their quality of life.

Look Up – Performances Created with Seniors, for Seniors – $17,200 – Open Pit Performance League
Seniors involved with the organization will interact with the artists by sharing their stories and the organization will create a play depicting their stories.

Supporting Seniors to Live Healthy and Thrive Socially – $25,000 – Marsh Lake Community Society
Seniors involved with the organization will purchase sound equipment and supplies to continue to offer activities so seniors and community members can participate and continue to engage.

Tagish + Program – $25,000 – Tagish Community Association
Seniors involved with the organization will share their knowledge with seniors who are new Canadians and refugees, to engage seniors in the community through mentoring of others.

The Kitchen Table – $24,846 – The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
Seniors involved with the organization will volunteer in six workshops to share cultural meals while providing opportunities to mentor and engage with others.

Elder Social Club – $25,000 – Village of Carmacks
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in various workshops in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.

Interconnective Sewing for Learning – $25,000 – Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Seniors involved with the organization will facilitate sewing workshops for elders and youth to engage elders who have been socially isolated and to mentor younger generations.

Upgrades to Building and Equipment – $25,000 – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254

The organization will upgrade the security, sound and lighting system, purchase a cash register and put in an exhaust system to allow seniors to maintain a safe building for activities.

Active Community – $25,000 – Boys and Girls Club of Yukon
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in recreational activities like skills building, meal planning, and coping sessions to promote volunteerism and social inclusion.

La bienveillance, la bientraitance pour contrer la maltraitance – $25,000 –
Association franco-yukonnaise
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in the planning of a radio play and in workshops about wellbeing and financial abuse to raise awareness.

Supporting Seniors Safety to Age in Place – $25,000 – Signpost Seniors Association
The organization will install lighting and house numbers and provide snow clearing and repairs to walkways and stairs to ensure safety and help seniors age in place.

For more information, visit About the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
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