oli program brochure - outside looking in · - oli youth 2013...
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Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for your youth to shine!
Improve attendance and academics of YOUR youth with Outside Looking In!
See your youth succeed in school and beyond!
In partnership with
Outside Looking In330 Bay Street, Suite 311
Toronto, OntarioM5H 2S8
www.olishow.comT: 647 350 5450F: 647 350 5451
Please contact Maureen Hatherley for the application form at:
"This program will help the kids of the future become more powerful."
- OLI Youth 2013
"Give me a chance to be the best I could be. Let me follow my dreams."
- OLI Youth 2013
About UsOutside Looking In gives the opportunity to youth and their communities to engage in a long-‐term intensive program through dance! Should youth fulQill the academic and attendance requirements of the program, youth get the opportunity to join other Indigenous youth from across Canada for two weeks in Toronto, preparing for an ultimate performance on stage to show off their talents and abilities before hundreds in a downtown Toronto theatre!
Outside Looking In is:
CANADA – WIDE – A national based organization!
INDIGENOUS – We work solely with Indigenous youth in communities, organizations, and friendship centres!
EDUCATION – We provide a high school credit program for Grade 7 & up!
DANCE – We recruit the most talented choreographers across the country to teach our youth the latest dance moves!
LIFE SKILLS – We teach youth about commitment, perseverance and hard work!
EMPOWERMENT – We guide youth on a journey to academic achievement, well-‐being, & prosperous futures!
PERFORMANCE -‐ We invite audiences to celebrate the success of our youth at our culminating annual event in Toronto!
Toronto TripEach year, youth who are successful in the program are provided with an unforgettable trip. Youth travel to Toronto where they are hosted by Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. During the two weeks , youth have the opportunity to meet new friends from other communities, participate in camp activities, and visit local attractions all while preparing for the culminating performance.
Credit CourseThe program runs as a high school credit course. Outside Looking In works with the Ministry of Education to develop courses that meet curriculum standards. These high school credits include the arts, physical education as well as guidance and career counseling. Additionally, “Reach-‐ahead credits” are available for grade 7 & 8 students.
"It is a once in a lifetime program. Even if you do it more then once, every year is
different and full of moments to remember." - OLI Youth 2013
"People would have to experience it themselves. It is incredible!"
- OLI Youth 2013
Mission Statement: Through the transformative art of dance, Indigenous youth are inspired to pursue education, engage in self-‐expression, and celebrate empowerment.