Students at the Afiwi Groove School. Now, using funds from a recent grant of $100,000, Mirrie hopes the school can extend its reach to youth across Canada. Expanded programmingThe school is using some of the grant money to support mental health and address isolation among youth and women, said Aisha Saintiche, a board member with Afiwi Groove School. At Afiwi Groove School, Gillard said she knew Nonjabulo, who was born in South Africa, would make great friendships and the classes would provide her with strong role models and a sense of belonging. Image of members of the core Afiwi Groove team posted to their Instagram page @afiwigroove last week.

Source: CBC News October 22, 2020 09:00 UTC