Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund - Nunavut (GGVAF-NU)
Agreement Number:
2933747
Agreement Value:
$2,250,734.65
Agreement Date:
Feb 21, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to raise public awareness of firearm safety as well as the root causes of violence and mental health challenges in Nunavut. The project aims to offer programming that targets and breaks the cycles of violence, trauma and substance abuse as well as restores the cultural identity and intergenerational relationships of Inuit men.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
Communities have the capacity to respond to gun and gang violence; informed initiatives to respond to gun and gang violence are implemented across Canada; and gun and gang violence is reduced thus contributing to a safe and resilient Canada.
Location:
Iqaluit, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0
Reference Number:
214-2018-2019-Q4-0086
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
877015826
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Nunavut
Program:
Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund
Program Purpose:
The program purpose is to support law enforcement and intervention initiatives at the provincial/territorial, municipal and community levels by providing funding to provincial and territorial governments to support police services and other organizations in enhancing efforts to prevent, disrupt and combat gun and gang violence, and increase awareness and understanding of related issues.