Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Mino-Padakigan Project – Justice, Cooking, and Future
Agreement Number:
13799207
Agreement Value:
$737,400.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 23, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The Mino-Padakigan – Justice, Food and Future project is a community justice and social reintegration initiative inspired by the proven Fourchette de l’Espoir (Montreal North) model, adapted to the Anishinaabe reality of the Lac Simon territory. It aims to offer a culturally grounded, restorative, and empowering pathway for youth under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), while supporting recidivism prevention and the development of skills related to autonomy, employability, and community belonging.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Rehabilitative and reintegration opportunities developed
Location:
Lac Simon, Quebec, CA J0Y 3M0
Reference Number:
119-2026-2027-Q1-00025
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Youth Justice Fund (Main)
Recipient's Legal Name:
LE CONSEIL DE LA NATION ANISHNABE DU LAC SIMON
Federal Riding Name:
Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou
Federal Riding Number:
24001
Program:
Youth Justice Fund
Program Purpose:
The Youth Justice Fund provides grants and contributions to projects that encourage a more effective youth justice system, respond to emerging youth justice issues and enable greater citizen and community participation in the youth justice system.