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Title:

Healing Journeys: On-the-Land Wellness Camps for Tahltan Families

Agreement Number:

13019199

Agreement Value:

$750,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

The initiative, "Healing Journeys," will provide comprehensive support to families of missing and murdered Indigenous people through a holistic framework that honors Indigenous wisdom. They will hold a week-long on-the-land wellness camps that integrate Indigenous ceremonies such as prayer, pipe ceremonies, and potlatches, representing the spiritual aspect of healing. The camps will also feature community workshops addressing mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The project prioritizes the revitalization of cultural practices and traditions as a means of collective healing and resilience-building. The funding from the Victims Fund will be strategically allocated to support Indigenous-centered activities, including the organization of wellness camps, provision of traditional healing services, and cultural revitalization efforts. The initiative is committed to centering Indigenous voices and perspectives in the healing process, empowering families to reclaim their cultural heritage and agency in seeking justice and healing.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Telegraph Creek, British Columbia, CA V0J2W0

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q2-00076

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

134095439

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Community Supports Healing for Families (CSHF)

Recipient's Legal Name:

TAHLTAN BAND

Federal Riding Name:

Skeena--Bulkley Valley

Federal Riding Number:

59028

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.