Indigenous Priorities Fund Articles

As part of their funding from BC Builds and BC Housing, Nation is required to establish an Indigenous Housing Authority to support affordable housing units for Nation members.  

Support the purchase of a transportation vehicle to support Elders, families, youth, and children in accessing services, programs and cultural events across both reserve lands. 

In collaboration with the Songhees Nation Education team, University of Victoria tutors will expand services to support Songhees Nation youth including hiring additional tutors and extending...

Support the work of the Indigenous Food Network, who are committed to cultural preservation, collaboration, and the strengthening Indigenous food sovereignty with all W̱SÁNEĆ nations....

Build on work of the Indigenous Response Network (IRN) to better serve Indigenous people surviving gender based violence. 

Support an Education Manager/Liaison position to bridge the gap between cultural needs of young people and the broader education system. 

After-school nature-based therapy program for Indigenous youth in partnership with Songhees Nation and Pauquachin Nation.  

Structural improvements to camping and recreation services to support long- term economic sustainability for the Nation.  

Sea Garden Gathering and Restoration Project for Nation members centering on Indigenous knowledge and practices to restore sea gardens for traditional food harvesting and increased food...

Support establishment of Economic Development office to build long-term economic sustainability and empowerment for Nation. 

Project addresses the need for well-being, belonging and connectedness among both Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. Provides opportunities for Indigenous youth participants to connect...

Wage support for a communications/site coordinator to support organization with multi-pronged work (traditional land-based education, curriculum development, restoration and food...