Title:
Collective Healing Through Music for Military Survivors of Sexual Misconduct
Agreement Number:
SMSRC2025.25109
Agreement Value:
$225,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 1, 2028
Description:
This project is an alternative approach to recovery that combines trauma-informed therapy, collaborative songwriting, peer support, and healing circles. The project aims to address critical needs faced by survivors of sexual violence within the military by creating safe, inclusive spaces where survivors can share their experiences and collaborate with artists to express their voices. The project includes song writing, individual counselling, peer-led groups, healing circles, and educational outreach. Programming will be offered in English and French and be based in Ottawa, with virtual access available across Canada.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
An increase in projects, initiatives and services reaching the local Defence community through innovative service delivery; Greater access to information, training and support within the Defence community; An increase in effective mechanisms at the SMSRC to strengthen community-based supports for those impacted by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND, especially underserved groups; Improved support across the justice and social sectors* for those impacted by or at risk of gender-based violence, including survivors; Further integration of community-based service providers within the CAF/DND network of support services for those affected by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA M2N 5P6
Reference Number:
018-2025-2026-Q3-10009
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
807305966
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ottawa Music Industry Coalition
Program:
Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Program Purpose:
Provide a wide array of supports to those affected by sexual misconduct in the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) through increased access to community-based support services and collaboration between community-based and CAF/DND service providers.