Grants and Contributions

The research plan will outline and examine the needs of federally sentenced Métis peoples while incarcerated and upon release under s. 84. In doing so, the research proposal will identify key areas of issues affecting Métis federal offenders to facilitate further research which may include site visits in the hopes of offering solutions to improve the experiences and outcomes of, and correctional environments for, Métis peoples in federal custody

This project will serve to increase the number of Indigenous federal offenders gaining access to community support services prior to being released to rural and remote areas and better enable them to plan their reintegration and transition to the community with continuity of cultural support services.

The project will establish a cultural support program that includes community Elders, knnowledge keepers, transitional teachers, mental health and addictions supports within their existing Advocacy Program.

The program will provide the capacity and resources to advance initiatives aligning with the TRCs 94 calls to action; support reconciliation efforts; and will create an opportunity for Indigenous offenders to learn the Cree language while connecting with Elder’s and oral tradition.

The project focuses explicitly on re-integration efforts through a reintegration worker that provides culturally responsive practices related to parole and re-integration efforts. The reintegration worker will work purposefully between the community, families, the institution in the best interests of the incarcerated and their co-developed plan for successful and long-term positive re-integration.

In collaboration with CORCAN a new programs building will be constructed and commissioned with associated infrastructure services. In addition, building finishes, furniture, and equipment will be procured for a turn-key programs building solution.Current inmates will also have the opportunity to engage in the construction of the programs building that reflect their cultural heritage and empowers Indigenous offenders, enabling them to build valuable vocational skills while maintaining a strong connection to their cultural roots.

In collaboration with CORCAN a new programs building will be constructed and commissioned with associated infrastructure services. In addition, building finishes, furniture, and equipment will be procured for a turn-key programs building solution.Current inmates will also have the opportunity to engage in the construction of the programs building that reflect their cultural heritage and empowers Indigenous offenders, enabling them to build valuable vocational skills while maintaining a strong connection to their cultural roots.

Anticipates serving 50 Indigenous women who are incarcerated and/or being recently released in the community and will help in providing stabilization, financial stability and an annual evaluation.

The project requires the hiring of two social liaison officer with main roles and responsibility to support clients in urban/community transition by working in partnership with Indigenous community (27 communities) and correctional stakeholders in order to promote community reintegration. Responsibilities include facilitating partnerships with CSC stakeholders, develop reintegration plans, determine customer support needs and refer appropriate resources, and apply intervention plans

This project will also provide opportunities for Indigenous offenders to focus on their healing journeys through engagement in trauma counselling, Elder counselling, as well as participation in ceremonies and cultural activities (eg. sweat lodge ceremonies, totem ceremonies, and medicine gathering). L.I.N.C. will also provide valuable in-reach services to Indigenous offenders in the institutions through phone calls and in-person visits.