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Title:
Walpole Island Policing Needs Assessment Stage 2
Agreement Number:
3105-24235
Agreement Value:
$284,800.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This agreement will support the next stage of transition plan for Walpole Island towards a potential self-administered policing agreement. This agreement is subsequent to an earlier “stage 1” policing needs assessment. To this agreement will support the next steps from that previous assessment which is the establishment of a police board for Walpole Island First Nation
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

Indigenous communities within Walpole Island will have access to funding and resources to form a dedicated and responsive police service upon the formation of a Police Board.

  • Indigenous communities within Walpole Island will have access to dedicated policing services that are being delivered in a manner that is respectful of their culture.

  • Policing services are responsive to the needs and cultures of the First Nation and Inuit communities they serve within Walpole Island.

  • Indigenous communities living in Walpole Island will benefit from an increased sense of safety due to a dedicated police presence while addressing observed gaps in service.

Location:
Walpole Island, Ontario, CA N8A 4K9
Reference Number:
088-2024-2025-Q4-00231
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Operating Name:
Walpole Island First Nation (Bkejwanon)
Recipient's Legal Name:
Walpole Island First Nation (Bkejwanon)
Program:
(FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Program Purpose:

To enhance the effectiveness of policing services in First Nation and Inuit communities in terms of cultural relevance and responsiveness to the public safety need of communities.

To support policing services to First Nation and Inuit communities that are professional, dedicated and culturally responsive to the communities they serve.