Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Walking the Lands for Recovery - An Indigenous Peer Support Circle
Agreement Number:
2425-HQ-000177
Agreement Value:
$451,232.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 4, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This initiative will create an Indigenous Peer Support Circle in an urban setting, providing culturally grounded pathways to healing for Indigenous community members facing substance use challenges, trauma, and mental health issues. This project incorporates land-based healing activities, harm reduction services, cultural healing practices, and peer support to create a safe and empowering space that aligns with Indigenous ways of knowing and healing.
Organization:
Health Canada
Expected Results:
Targeted stakeholders and Canadians access evidence-informed information related to substance use and are equipped with the capacity (knowledge, skills and supports) to inform their decisions and actions related to substance use.
Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1E 1C1
Reference Number:
271-2025-2026-Q3-00016
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119257772
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Additional Information:
The total agreement value previously disclosed has been updated to reflect an increase resulting from this amendment.
Amendment Date
Oct 22, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre Inc.
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health protection and promotion
Amendments: