Shear Movement
Burnaby, British Columbia

Shear Movement is an Indigenous-women-led social enterprise that aims to build a supportive space and community for Indigenous and other marginalized youth to build careers in the beauty industry. Shear Movement will conduct a feasibility study for an Indigenous-led community salon in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to serve as a hub for hairstylist training and apprenticeship, youth empowerment, and business skills development.

Grant amount: $50,000