Improve inclusiveness, diversity, equity and accessibility of cultural activity
Strategic Priority 2
Investing in youth to build lasting impact
Creating lifelong opportunities for youth
S upporting children investment in any community. Creative Kids has made a lasting impact by helping thousands of young people across Saskatchewan communities, who face financial and social barriers, to participate in meaningful arts and cultural experiences. and youth’s access to life-changing cultural activities is an important Since 2010, the program has funded over 16,000 applications, creating opportunities for youth to grow, connect and thrive. Keegan and Taegen Isaac, two brothers from the North Battlefords area, are an example of this impact. Taking violin lessons as children, thanks to Creative Kids funding, put them on a path to becoming active members of their community. After sharing their love for music by performing at care homes for years while growing up, today, Taegen is studying to become a doctor, and Keegan is studying to teach music. “Studying music made me feel unique as a kid. It gave me a sense of confidence. It led to some of my greatest
Keegan and Taegen Isaac fell in love with music thanks to the violin lessons they accessed through Creative Kids funding as children. Photos courtesy of Keegan Isaac.
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