Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The LMO Wakohtowin Wellness Project
Agreement Number:
2526-HQ-000065
Agreement Value:
$687,888.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 25, 2025 - Oct 31, 2026
Description:
The project aims to address the opioid and mental health crisis affecting Métis and urban Indigenous youth aged 16 to 27. The team, consisting of 2 Indigenous Wellness Counsellors and two Elder Mentors, will provide one-to-one support services and cultural programming to around 25 identified at-risk youth. The project will focus on assessing basic needs, restoring connections to family and natural supports, and developing safety plans to prevent overdoses. The project also incorporates traditional practices like honoring and gifting to encourage and motivate at-risk youth.
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:
Kamloops, British Columbia, CA V2B 3J1
Reference Number:
271-2025-2026-Q1-00003
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
871948535
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family & Community Services Society
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion