Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Iskut Membership Emergency Healing Project
Agreement Number:
2526-HQ-000180
Agreement Value:
$972,281.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 20, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This initiative will develop culturally tailored precare, aftercare and wellness supports for Iskut First Nation members, particularly those living off-reserve . Programs will focus on healing, identity, on-the-land connections, and Elder-informed traditional mental health practices and ceremonies. Youth healing camps, personal growth seminars, and other culturally grounded gatherings will provide mentorship, guidance, and community reconnection. By strengthening aftercare and cultural supports, the initiative will foster long-term recovery and help address the ongoing substance use crisis among Iskut members.
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:
Iskut, British Columbia, CA V0J 1K0
Reference Number:
271-2025-2026-Q4-00012
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107516148
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Iskut Band Council
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health protection and promotion