• "I don't know where I'm gonna live"
  •  by Bawaating Child Welfare Warriors
  • Crafted by: Caceila Trahan and Taylor Jolin

THE PRODUCTION

A short illustrated documentary called "I don't know where I'm gonna live," the video crafted by Caceila Trahan and Taylor Jolin includes anonymous stories of youth aging out of care in Algoma, who don't know where they will live upon turning 18. Our goal is to educate the public about youth houselessness and empower youths to use their voice.
TW: poverty, addictions, youth at risk

RATING: PG 14
GENRE: Animation
RUN TIME: 0-5 minutes
​VENUE: Digital
SUGGESTED TICKET PRICE: $10.00
ARTIST LOCATION: Local
(Optional watch parties - August 17, 6:30pm & August 20, 8:30pm, Refreshment Tent)

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Bawaating Child Welfare Warriors (BCWW) is a grassroots organization that is operated by and for Indigenous Youth, to support those involved in the child welfare system. As former youth in care, graduates, professional youth workers, and educators, we are uniquely positioned to serve a specific intersectionality of youth that align with our lived experience and professional training.

The mission of BCWW is to provide preemptive, real time interventions, and ongoing advocacy to support and empower Indigenous youth aging out of care to acquire the structural tools they need to survive and successfully live independently. As a community based, youth led organization we want to educate the community about the barriers faced by youth aging out of care, highlight solutions, empower youth autonomy and self determination in their survival and ability to decide what's best for their future, and utilize their expertise and knowledge to create sustainable youth oriented housing solutions.