Indigenous Priorities Fund Articles

Purchase books and resources for Craigflower Elementary Library that reflect Indigenous voices and stories. School population is 48% Indigenous. 

Provide Indigenous-informed care and support to unhoused Indigenous people in the region.  

The continuation of program and services development for the Wellness House or will be applied to our community engagement and partnership building with the local nations, specifically the...

QomQem addresses the need for Indigenous-led, culturally informed support for unhoused Indigenous people facing substance use through Elder-led recovery groups and healing practices. 

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...

Provide a safe space for literacy training to Indigenous Elders and adults, residential/day school survivors and intergenerational trauma survivors.  

Support existing youth space to provide a gathering place for urban Indigenous youth to practice culture, learn to cook with traditional foods, and have a place to gather as a community with...

Showcase Indigenous-produced film and videos celebrating Indigenous stories and experiences at the Festival and provide workshops for local Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers.  

Support 'Field to Plate' initiative at Newman Farm to donate 10,000+ lbs of fresh food directly to local Nations and Indigenous organizations.  

Support the implementation of a new HR system, which will be core to the Nations operations and strategic growth over the next 5+ years.

Support expansion of training program developed and facilitated by local nations to support cultural competency for non-Indigenous community members and organizations serving Indigenous...