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Title:

Land-Based Healing for Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

Agreement Number:

13019201

Agreement Value:

$770,555.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

The Nova Scotia Native Women's Association is hosting healing gatherings for families impacted by the loss of a loved one or missing family member. The gatherings will bring together families from each of the thirteen Indigenous bands, including Halifax and Sydney regions, to share new ideas of ways of healing through the land and cultural practices. The goal is to host a healing gathering during the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter months. After year four, the coordinator will host one final gathering to highlight the stories and dialogue sessions that they agree to share. The final gathering will be aimed at identifying needs-based recommendations that are unique to each person’s experience. The families will learn how to harvest materials, identify culturally significant tree species, and participate in talking circles that promote healing. The organization recognizes that there are many Indigenous people across Nova Scotia that have gifts, wisdom, and knowledge to share that have the potential to greatly benefit and help others along their healing journey.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Expected Results:

Enhanced capacity to deliver appropriate services that respond to victim and survivor needs.

Location:

Truro, Nova Scotia, CA B2N6N8

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q2-00062

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107788531

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Community Supports Healing for Families (CSHF)

Recipient's Legal Name:

NOVA SCOTIA NATIVE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Federal Riding Name:

Cumberland--Colchester

Federal Riding Number:

12003

Program:

Victims Fund

Program Purpose:

The Victims Fund, supports the Department of Justice’s mandate to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system.