Grants and Contributions

This project supports the implementation of the Cedar Weaving Project, a culturally grounded initiative that promotes the reintegration of Indigenous offenders through traditional teachings, ceremonies, cultural activities, and one-on-one support.

This project supports a Reintegration Worker position to enhance reintegration services for Indigenous offenders in the Prince George area. The project strengthens Section 84 release planning and provides support in areas such as housing, employment, counselling, treatment, and community connections to promote successful and sustainable reintegration.

Ths project supports a reintegration worker in the implementation of the "Finding My Way" program. The project will also help support section 84 release planning as the reintegration worker will join the Kamloops Section 84 Indigenous Justice Working Group and will assist offenders in connecting to their home communities.

This project supports conducting a feasibility study for the development of an Indigenous Women’s Healing Lodge. The study will assess operational, legal, cultural, financial, and governance requirements, including research on existing Indigenous healing and transitional programs across Canada, to support the creation of a culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and community-led model.

This project supports the delivery of the Medicine Horse Ranch Equine-Assisted Learning and Large Animal Care Program, a culturally grounded, land-based initiative that helps participants develop communication, accountability, emotional regulation, teamwork, and employability skills. Through equine care and cultural teachings, the program promotes wellness, reduces risk factors, and supports successful community reintegration for Indigenous offenders.

This project supports the Indigenous Navigator position by providing culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and community-led support to Indigenous offenders. Funding will cover salaries, wages, employee benefits, and related expenses required to maintain this full-time role, helping participants access supports, strengthen community connections, and achieve successful reintegration.

This project supports the implementation of the Social Liaison Officer initiative, which helps Indigenous offenders successfully reintegrate into their communities of origin. Through culturally responsive guidance, community connection, and ongoing support, the project promotes wellness, stability, and successful reintegration.

This project is intended to provide a culturally safe environment for Grandmothers to engage with Indigenous women, fostering healing and promoting apiksiktuaqn. Activities will include three workshops ribbon skirt making, medicine pouch crafting, and creating personal bundles alongside a Water Ceremony and a concluding Forgiveness Ceremony.

This project is intended to deliver Cree language classes to Drumheller Institution and Bowden Institution. Across all sites, an average of 30 offenders are expected to participate in the program, leading to cultural connection, increased knowledge and understanding of Indigenous language and identity.

This project is intended to create and expend Indigenous partnerships and build capacity for the reintegration of the Indigenous incarcerated in federal system. It will influence dads’ thinking about their relationships and help them understand he importance of social connectedness as an asset to mental health, suicide prevention, resiliency and reintegration.