CBT Report – First Nations Youth Photography Club
Make It Happen Society – Nurturing Youth and Community Capacities
Box 546 Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
Celina Tuttle, Volunteer Coordinator
250-725-2533, [email protected]
Project Title: First Nations Youth Photography Club
CBT Funding Received: $2500.00
Total Project Budget: $7500.00
3a. If your project has changed from your original proposal, please describe how and why it has changed.
The Media Production (film) workshop did not take place due to a decline in funding sources in 2008-2009. Framing
workshops, participation in art shows and exhibitions, field trips, slide shows and other projects combining photography
with the written word (Nuu-chah-nulth and English) continue.
3b. What was the impact of your project at the individual, community and regional level?
Participants, youth aged 12 – 25, have expressed pride and increased levels of confidence in their artistic, academic and
social abilities. Two members of the First Nations Youth Photography Club (FNYPC) have returned to school, and both
credit the Club with having given them the confidence to do so. Increasingly, Elders and community members are
becoming more knowledgeable and supportive of Club activities. Activities tend to involve immediate and extended family
members as well as others in the communities. Beyond skill building activities, some members have benefited from the
sale of their photographs and others have been hired to photograph weddings, Elders, cultural/community events and
works of art.
3c. Describe the community involvement and collaboration with other agencies.
The Pacific Rim Arts Society and Tofino Co-op have been strong supporters of the FNYPC. The Ahousaht Holistic Centre,
Hesquiaht Place of Learning and youth oriented community programs are interested in collaborating with Club members.
Elders and family members have donated to the Club pieces of art, carvings, baskets and decorated cedar boughs for use
in exhibitions. The BC Arts Council and PRAS have both provided financial support for workshops. Local businesses sell
Photo Cards, the sale of which helps to support Club activities throughout the year. Parents encourage their children to
participate and often make suggestions for field trips or photographic themes. Their peers, other photographers, artists,
community members and visitors from around the world, recognize Club members for their accomplishments.
3d. What lessons were learned along the way that should be shared with other groups and/or projects?
Start small and work to build relationships.
3 e. How have you communicated the results of your project to local residents?
Public exhibitions, press releases, media, etc.
3 f. How did your project help to achieve the CBT’s Mission?
This project is widely enjoyed by participants, supporters and audience members alike and, through its capacity building
components and the framed prints, leaves a legacy of arts and culture for future audiences to enjoy. The FNYPC brings
together several elements – heritage, communities, Aboriginal people, cultural diversity and arts and culture. Benefits
range from health and social benefits to longer term, less tangible benefits, such as skills and leadership development and
potentially educational opportunities and creation of jobs.
3 g. How did your project contribute to the CBT’s Measuring Community Health Initiative and/or our Core Priorities of Healthy Food, Healthy Communities or Youth and the Biosphere? Please see our website for a description
of these projects, including a list of indicators that we are interested in.
The activities of the First Nations Youth Photography Club have the capacity to fulfill many of the CBT goals and
objectives. Through the encouragement and support of many it is possible to begin to engage community members,
particularly youth, in projects that will foster or support language and cultural rejuvenation projects, in addition to providing
learning opportunities and developing skills, all of which lead to healthier communities.
It can be anticipated that the project will further a number of CBT goals and objectives, for example, promote development
of a sustainable economy; enhance knowledge of interactions between humans and the biosphere and social interactions;
enhance quality of life; provide healthy, sustainable recreational activities for youth; encourage the involvement of the
entire community and surrounding area; promote the development of educational resources; promote opportunities for
cross-cultural exchange; support Nuu-chah-nulth culture, including language initiatives.
ITEM & DESCRIPTION
ANTICIPATED COST
(FROM ORIGINAL
APPLICATION)
ACTUAL COST
OTHER
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL COST
(INCLUDING SOURCE)
Salaries & Benefits
Instructors Fees
Coordinator /
Chaperone Honoraria
100.00
400.00 (BCAC/PRAS)
1000.00
(BCAC/PRAS)
1000.00 (in-kind)
500.00
2000.00
Facilities Rental
Studio Rental
Exhibition Fees
Equipment Rental
(projector, display tents)
350.00
200.00 (PRAS)
350.00
200.00
200.00
1375.00
100.00 (Tofino Co-op)
1475.00
150.00
850.00 (in-kind)
1000.00
1000.00 (MIH)
1000.00
200.00
125.00
150.00 (MIH)
$300.00 (mileage, inkind)
350.00
425.00
$2500.00
$5000.00
$7500.00
.
200.00
Materials & Supplies
Framing Workshops
Equipment & Supplies
(mat board, frames, mat
cutter, rulers, prints,
tape, etc)
Other (please specify)
Field Trips x 6,
admission fees, passes,
etc.
FNYPC Cameras &
Battery chargers &
batteries x 5
Dinner/lunch Supplies
Club Member Travel
(water taxi)
Total