Indigenous Priorities Fund Articles

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

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. 

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

Control the destructive fallow (non-indigenous) deer population with Tsartlip hunters following Indigenous hunting practices and ceremony on SḴŦAḴ/Mayne Island and restoring ecological...

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...

Maintain and continue the collaborative work of the Indigenous Response Network (IRN) who work together to develop culturally appropriate care and support initiatives for Indigenous people...

Partner with the Songhees Wellness Centre to develop and deliver custom bike education courses for Songhees youth to address the barriers they face to cycling.

Expand UVic Centre for Outreach Education (CORE) tutoring services to 4 to 5 days a week with 4-5 tutors each day at the request of Songhees Nation After School Care program to meet...

Expand successful Ultimate Spirit programming with local Indigenous youth attending WSANEC Secondary School to build leadership, physical health, and mentorship opportunities.

Maintain cultural programming and expand cultural services for folks living unhoused, precariously housed or using substances in Lekwungen territories. Includes training for peer workers.

Metis participants are connected with a community of Michif Language Learners to speak Michifregularly through both in-person and digital programs.

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