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Title:

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) Regional Police Service Feasibility Study

Agreement Number:

22283

Agreement Value:

$1,351,818.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The funding is for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) to conduct a feasibility study for a new self-administered police service to serve the First Nations it represents in Manitoba. The feasibility study will support dedicated, professional, and culturally competent policing supports in MKO Member Nations.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The project’s expected outcomes provide timelines to ensure MKO receives funding for the First Nations it supports through a feasibility study for a police service that is dedicated, responsive to the needs and cultures of the First Nations it serves, and that the Member Nations and its citizens living in the communities feel safe.

Completion of all Stage 1 through Stage 4 objectives and activities, aligned with the Manitoba Police Services Act and policing standards. Completion of Stage 1 to 4 will allow MKO to submit a future proposal to the funders for support of the next state objectives.

Location:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3H 0B1

Reference Number:

088-2024-2025-Q4-00236

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the agreement date to March 31, 2026, there is no change in Public Safety Canada funding.

Amendment Date

Mar 27, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

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.

Amendments:

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