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Title:

Indigenous Empowerment through Cultural Reconnection and syilx Safety Protocols

Agreement Number:

25358

Agreement Value:

$2,144,488.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 7, 2026 - Mar 31, 2030

Description:

The purpose of this contribution is to empower Indigenous youth (ages 14–25) through land-based cultural programming rooted in syilx teachings. It features leadership camps, storytelling nights, and safety planning gatherings, alongside holistic supports like mentorship, healing workshops, and arts-based activities.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

Short term outcomes:
• Targeted at-risk individuals and populations are reached through support and interventions provided by projects; and
• Increased knowledge of effective crime prevention resources, tools and best practices.
- Implementation of group activities, including mentorship, recreational activities, and skill building workshops.

Intermediate Outcomes:
• Positive changes in risk and protective factors among at-risk children and youth;
• Positive changes in risk and protective factors for youth at risk of involvement in crimes such as those related to gangs and drugs;
• Positive changes in risk and protective factors for high risk offenders in communities; and
• Utilization of more effective strategies to prevent and reduce crime.
- Increase accountability and transparency in project implementation, fostering community trust and engagement.
- Continuous refinement of project strategies based on regular evaluation outcomes, ensuring alignment with community needs and goals

Ultimate Outcomes:
• Reduced offending among targeted populations.
- Decrease participation in high-risk activities such as criminal behaviour, gang involvement, and substance use, among youth by strengthening their bonds with family, culture and their ancestral lands.

Location:

Vernon, British Columbia, CA V1H 2A4

Reference Number:

088-2025-2026-Q4-00092

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Okanagan Indian Band

Federal Riding Name:

Vernon—Lake Country—Monashee

Federal Riding Number:

59041

Program:

(CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund

Program Purpose:

The program purpose is to provide time-limited grant and contribution funding that supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives in communities.