Title:
Group of Four Nations – Research Activities Related to Public Safety Factors for First Nations in Proximity to Urban Centres
Agreement Number:
3105-23306
Agreement Value:
$130,570.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The Tsuut’ina Nation has an established self-administered police service, the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service (TNPS), since 2004 and is a part of the Group of Four (G4) Nations, which includes the Stoney Nakoda Nations; Goodstoney, Bearspaw, and Chiniki. Since 2009, the G4 Nations have engaged in activities to create a prosperous economy which has resulted in economic growth and an innovative vision of the Indigenous economy.
Public Safety Canada has held engagement sessions to examine roles and responsibilities of First Nations, Federal and Provincial governments, and the definition of “essential services” for the purpose of co-developing legislation to recognize First Nation policing as essential services.
In anticipation of the legislation, the purpose of this project is to fund the coordination of engagement sessions held by Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council Ltd. to explore the factors that influence community safety and policing needs on First Nation Communities which are located in close proximity to the City of Calgary, an urban centre. In turn, a discussion paper will be provided on the evidence gathered from self-administered police services to inform future policing models supported by the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP) Terms and Conditions (T&C).
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
The following outcomes are anticipated:
- An overview of evidence gathered from self-administered police services funded through FNIPP
- A discussion paper complied of data from engagement sessions on factors that affect community safety, policing, and the needs of First Nation communities that are located near urban centres
- Contribution to creating sustained safety in communities
- Recognize safety and security factors on the G4 First Nation communities that are of concern to citizens
- An overview of the impacts of urban centres on the costs of policing
- An analysis of how an essential service will assist in equitable safety and security and be beneficial to all citizens of Alberta
The results of this project will ultimately enhance the effectiveness in police services in First Nations communities that are professional, dedicated, and culturally responsive to the public safety needs of communities.
Location:
Tsuut'ina, Alberta, CA T2W 6H6
Reference Number:
088-2023-2024-Q4-00327
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Additional Information:
Extend date and there is no change to the Public Safety Canada funding amount.
Amendment Date
Mar 26, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council Ltd.
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.