Indigenous violence prevention funding announced for a number of west coast groups

In Corner Brook, Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities will get $23,000 for a peer support program with 30 trained facilitators for a multi-day professional development gathering.

A number of west coast groups have received funding for Indigenous Violence Prevention Projects. In Corner Brook, Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities will get $23,000 for a peer support program with 30 trained facilitators for a multi-day professional development gathering. $30,000 is going to Qalipu First Nation to produce a series of promotional videos addressing gender-based violence. Benoit’s Cove Indian Band Inc. will use $24,400 to form a community violence prevention team, develop cultural education materials and counselling services, and a youth mentorship program. 

In Stephenville, The Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation is getting $30,000 for a youth initiative with language programs, land-based learning and elder-led teachings. The People of the Dawn Friendship Centre (Stephenville) will spend $28,750 to support men in addressing the root causes of violence through gatherings, land-based activities, sharing circles, ceremonies and elder-youth mentorship pairings.

 The St. George’s Indian Band will receive $23,500 for a 15-week, inter-generational men and boys’ mentorship program and gathering/conference. $30,000 is going to Flat Bay Band Inc.to finalize curriculum and media materials, train Mi’kmaw facilitators and conduct a pilot for a five-day trauma informed training initiative.