The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has invested $241,500 in 13 projects through the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program.
The program supports Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous governments and organizations in their efforts to prevent violence against Indigenous women and children and to engage Indigenous men and boys in the prevention of violence.
Projects eligible to receive funding through the program include those providing healing programs in relation to the effects of violence, improving programs and services at shelters for Indigenous women, developing community capacity and leadership, and improving cultural strength of Indigenous communities with the objective of reducing violence.
Details on the 13 projects receiving support for 2020-21 can be found in the backgrounder below.
Funding for the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program is made available through the Office for the Status of Women, the lead department of the Provincial Government’s Violence Prevention Initiative.
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“We know Indigenous women and children experience violence at a much higher rate than the national average, and it must end. The work being done by the governments and organizations who have received funding this year is a vital part of our collaborative efforts to end gender-based violence for Indigenous peoples.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for the Status of Women
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BACKGROUNDER
Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program Projects 2020-21
Positive Programs – First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre
The project will build on the success of violence prevention work completed in previous years. The project is community-based and involves all genders, ages and Indigenous groups.
Grant Awarded: $21,000
Healing on the Land – First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre
The project will host two support groups for women, men and 2 Spirit individuals. The sessions will address a variety of issues including healing from domestic violence, intergenerational trauma, setting health boundaries, and self-care.
Grant Awarded: $25,000
Change the Mindset, Change the Game – Labrador Friendship Centre
The project will host a virtual Women’s Wellness Workshop, which will provide women with a safe space to learn about violence prevention and techniques to reduce stress.
Grant Awarded: $4,500
Young Women and Men’s Lunch and Learn – Miawpukek First Nation
The project will consist of lunch and learn sessions for youth at St. Anne’s School. Students will have the opportunity to discuss issues of concern while engaging in traditional activities.
Grant Awarded: $10,500
Natuashish Women’s Shelter Violence Prevention Enhancement Project – Mushuau Innu Health Commission
This project will increase capacity building for staff, as well as outreach programs and services for the entire community, with the creation of an outreach function within the current safe house team. This initiative will allow staff to further their work by promoting anti-violence in the community.
Grant Awarded: $11,000
Reclaiming My Strength – Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network
This project will create a six-week healing program dealing with the effects of violence against women. The primary goal is to create a safe space for women to connect with others who have similar experiences and learn of their own strength as survivors.
Grant Awarded: $25,000
K’Taqmkuk Restorative Justice Strategy (Phase 5) – No’kmaq Village (Flat Bay Band Inc.)
This project will involve the production of a film that showcases individual cultural profiles to augment restorative justice training.
Grant Awarded: $16,500
Positive Experiences in Rural Communities – Northern Peninsula Mi’kmaq Band/Norpen Aboriginal Women’s Centre
The project will work to disrupt the patterns around violence in rural communities by focusing on positive experiences for healing and education.
Grant Awarded: $16,500
Worlds Collide: Indigenous Women and Men Working Together to Create Healthy, Sustainable Communities through their Connection to the Land – Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network
The project will see Indigenous women from Newfoundland and Labrador gather with Indigenous men to work collectively to prevent violence against Indigenous women. This project will focus on creating collaborative partnerships between women and men attending the gathering and is linked to the work of the People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre
Grant Awarded: $25,000
Worlds Collide: Indigenous Women and Men Working Together to Create Healthy, Sustainable Communities through their Connection to the Land – People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre
The project will see Indigenous men from Newfoundland and Labrador gather with Indigenous women to work collectively to prevent violence against Indigenous women. This project will focus on strengthening men’s resolve to be accountable for their actions, behaviours and attitudes, and is linked to the work of the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network.
Grant Awarded: $25,000
Transforming Lateral Violence into Lateral Kindness – Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band
In this two part project, Phase 1 will deliver training to staff and see them establish a mentor group, while Phase 2 will create a workshop on to be delivered to Mi’kmaq communities by the mentors. The overall goal of the project is to look at the cycle of abuse and address its root causes including colonization, oppression, inter-generational trauma, and ongoing racism and discrimination.
Grant Awarded: $25,000
Building Skill, Knowledge and Capacity in Working with Violence and Prevention – Nunatsiavut Government
This project will provide targeted staff training on domestic violence and intimate partner violence for the Mental Wellness and Healing division. The project would also allow for the development of training materials for front-line staff and education materials for awareness campaigns.
Grant Awarded: $16,500
Verbalizing Violence – Taking Action Together – NunatuKavut Community Council Inc.
The project will use in-person and virtual consultations with a variety of stakeholders to openly discuss the many aspects of violence. Following the consultation process, an action plan on how to deal with violence prevention within the community will be developed.
Grant Awarded: $20,000