Grants and Contributions:
The projected outcomes for this project include: Project Lead and Administrative Assistant engaged to spearhead project; Affiliated parties engaged by Project Lead and MLTC; Engagement sessions held with all affiliated parties, resulting in the development of a comprehensive strategy to respond to crime and safety concerns; Increased community engagement, leadership and ownership; Increased awareness of crime and wellness programming and initiatives that support community safety; Publication of a Community Safety Plan and distribution to all participants; Increased community safety; Increased capacity to respond to community safety concerns; and Greater harmonization of traditional practices with contemporary requirements of community safety.
The purpose of the contributions is to provide support to Aboriginal organizations (on and off-reserve), Aboriginal governments and municipalities in collaboration with Aboriginal organizations and or communities to develop tailored approaches to community safety, alternatives to incarceration and reintegration of Aboriginal offenders that are responsive to the concerns, priorities and unique circumstances of Aboriginal communities.