Provincial funding available for MMIWG+ community groups
A funding channel created as a result of calls to action by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls is once again accepting applications from community groups and organizations in the province.
The MMIWG+ Community Respond Fund was initially launched in 2022. The program budget is $800,000 with half of that provided by Women and Gender Equality Canada. It is meant to support projects that focus on and promote prevention, mental health, and build safety for Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit + people and their communities.
Some of the projects and events supported over the last couple of years include $40,000 for the Hector Thiboutot community school in the Northern Lights School Division for a MMIWG+ mural and community workshop; $39,000 for the Prince Albert Mobile Crisis Unit ‘Sage Yourself’ program; and, just over $39,000 for the Men of the North Strengthening Families project
“Our government is proud to fund projects by local, grassroots Indigenous groups and organizations that address issues related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,” Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Eric Schmalz said. “Every initiative supported is a step toward justice, healing and a safer Saskatchewan for everyone.”
Applicants can receive up to $40,000 for projects dedicated to enhancing awareness, safety and empowerment within Indigenous communities.
“Preventing interpersonal violence is critical to supporting the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and of all people,” Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Alana Ross said. “By working together as a community, we have the power to create a future where everyone is safe and supported.”
Local, grassroots Indigenous groups and organizations, non-Indigenous groups and municipalities seeing authentic partnerships with Indigenous communities, and non-Indigenous organizations with Indigenous involvement whose primary programs/services benefit First Nations or Métis people can apply. The deadline for the first intake of applications is May 31. The second intake deadline is Nov. 10.
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