Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Holding Up Our Women and Girls - Prevention and Safety Initiative
Agreement Number:
23239
Agreement Value:
$260,755.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2023 - Feb 29, 2024
Description:
The “Holding Up Our Women and Girls - Prevention and Safety Initiative” will work towards increasing safety and wellness for women and girls in Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations by means of addressing inter-generational trauma, violence and abuse experienced in the community at large. The project directs focus on prevention, education and specialized supports, grounded in traditional and cultural strengths, teachings, values and practices. The project aims to increase awareness and understanding in trauma-informed approaches to apply within community practices and ultimately strengthen community wellbeing, safety and resilience.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

The projected outcomes for this project include : A Community Safety Plan (CSP) is implemented in Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation; Increased opportunities for members to participate in diverse pro-social cultural, healing, health, and safety initiatives; Improved cultural connections within the community; Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation has increased capacity to respond to community safety issues; Improved community social cohesion and engagement; Improved physical, emotional, and social safety; A healthier and safer home and community life for all Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation community members; Improved cultural connections within the community; Increased capacity to respond to community safety issues; Improved community social cohesion and engagement; Improved physical, emotional, and social safety; and a healthier and safer home and community life for all Kelly Lake community members

Location:
Tofino, British Columbia, CA V0R 2Z0
Reference Number:
088-2022-2023-Q4-00002
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations
Program:
(ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program
Program Purpose:

The purpose of the contributions is to provide support to 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.