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Title:

Agreement on Community Consultative Groups for First Nations and Inuit police services in Quebec - QAFNIPD

Agreement Number:

24505

Agreement Value:

$1,552,204.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2032

Description:

The project aims to fund the creation of a network of Community Consultative Groups (CCG) of First Nations and Inuit police services in Quebec under the responsibility and management of the Quebec Association of First Nations and Inuit Police Directors in order to provide services to First Nations or Inuit communities in Quebec.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

Funded policing services are responsive to the needs and cultures of the First Nation and Inuit communities they serve:
- Creating and strengthening the community-police bridge network.
- Identifying and addressing gaps in communication processes between police and communities.
- Greater trust and collaboration between police and Indigenous communities, ensuring that culturally appropriate services continue to meet the needs of the populations they serve.
- The establishment of community consultative group boards will promote the delivery of professional, dedicated, and culturally appropriate police services to First Nations and Inuit communities.
- Creating a model of police-community collaboration, measured by the adoption of effective practices in other communities and a reduction in incidents requiring corrective action.

People living in First Nation and Inuit communities feel safe :
- Implement targeted projects that involve key community groups (youth, seniors, leaders) and the police in activities aimed at strengthening communication and mutual understanding.
- Provide ongoing feedback loops to measure the success of each project and adjust as needed.

Location:

Wendake, Quebec, CA G0A 4V0

Reference Number:

088-2025-2026-Q1-00012

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Operating Name:

Quebec Association of First Nations and Inuit Police Directors

Recipient's Legal Name:

Quebec Association of First Nations and Inuit Police Directors

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.