The provincial government is providing financial support to a number of programs at aimed seniors.
More than $154,000 is going to seven agencies in northwestern Ontario.
The city of Kenora will use $19,097 on a one-day expo and workshops in Kenora, connecting 250 older adults through art, fitness, cooking, gardening, and tech activities.
Sunrise Echoes Seniors Club in Sioux Narrow is using $24,982 to expand the club’s programming with workshops in learning, woodworking, and genealogy.
The Township of Nipigon is receiving $25,000 to We Heart Art programming at Edge Arts Studio by offering art workshops, digital literacy training and a community kitchen.
Shibogama First Nations Council in Sioux Lookout is getting $24,829 on a project that connects Wapekeka First Nation seniors with students to engage in traditional activities, fostering intergenerational bonds, cultural exchange and encouraging elders to stay active.
The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority in Thunder Bay is receiving $18,000 to create guided hikes through local conservation areas for seniors.
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery receives $17,793 to provide low-income seniors with art and cultural experiences, including guided tours and interactive workshops.
The Vedic Cultural Centre in Thunder Bay will use $24,300 to create digital literacy and wellness workshops aimed at people aged 55+ in the surrounding rural areas.
