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#RisingYouth Research Highlights on Lessons Learned

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16 ACCESS TO ARTS-BASED ACTIVITIES ACCESS TO ARTS-BASED ACTIVITIES • "Virtual Paint Night" providing attendees with supplies and snacks (dropped to their doorsteps prior to the event), allowing for a guided painting class to encourage a sense of connection and lessen the feeling of withdrawal during COVID-19. • "Flower Pots for Seniors" over 30 volunteers worked together to assemble and paint flower boxes and bird feeders for seniors at three different long-term care facilities. • Initiatives to support children with access to art supplies. • "Youth Lunch Program" 247 items to support activities for school-age children purchased to help approximately 100 families in Iqaluit to keep kids busy at home during COVID-19. " We used the grant to purchase activities and games for children in our community. Most of us have been stuck at home, some with little activities to keep them occupied and engaged. This should help them stay healthy, active and happy! " PROJECT THEMES - PANDEMIC RESPONSE PROJECT THEMES - PANDEMIC RESPONSE PROJECT THEMES - PANDEMIC RESPONSE

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