Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Wiikwemkoong Reintegration Support Program

Agreement Number:

2772414

Agreement Value:

$280,211.73

Agreement Date:

Sep 12, 2018 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

The Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve will undertake an offender reintegration project that will provide culturally relevant reintegration support to local band members after their return from a correctional facility. They will work with provincial and federal correctional facilities and liaise with local service providers to provide appropriate supports and services for offenders.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project will include: An increase in the number of individuals accessing relevant Wiikwemkoong services after their return from a custodial sentence or remand; An increase in the number of offenders engaging with Elders and others in Wiikwemkoong for cultural teachings and support; A greater number of returning individuals who will live in healthy family relationships; A reduction in offending among returning individuals and, ultimately, a reduction in incarceration; and Enhanced knowledge and sharing of the most effective ways to support the reintegration of individuals into the community.

Location:

Wikwemikong , Ontario, CA P0P 2J0

Reference Number:

214-2018-2019-Q2-0004

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

140888868

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve

Program:

Aboriginal Community Safety Deveopment Contribution Program (ACSDCP)

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the contributions is to provide 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.