Indigenous Priorities Fund Articles

Build on work of the Indigenous Response Network (IRN) to better serve Indigenous people surviving gender based violence. 

In collaboration with the Songhees Nation Education team, University of Victoria tutors will expand services to support Songhees Nation youth including hiring additional tutors and extending...

Support the work of the Indigenous Food Network, who are committed to cultural preservation, collaboration, and the strengthening Indigenous food sovereignty with all W̱SÁNEĆ nations....

Support the purchase of a transportation vehicle to support Elders, families, youth, and children in accessing services, programs and cultural events across both reserve lands. 

As part of their funding from BC Builds and BC Housing, Nation is required to establish an Indigenous Housing Authority to support affordable housing units for Nation members.  

Support establishment of Economic Development office to build long-term economic sustainability and empowerment for Nation. 

Sea Garden Gathering and Restoration Project for Nation members centering on Indigenous knowledge and practices to restore sea gardens for traditional food harvesting and increased food...

Structural improvements to camping and recreation services to support long- term economic sustainability for the Nation.  

After-school nature-based therapy program for Indigenous youth in partnership with Songhees Nation and Pauquachin Nation.  

Support an Education Manager/Liaison position to bridge the gap between cultural needs of young people and the broader education system. 

Also known as Sc’ianew First Nation: Renovate and repair the Nation's Big House for community events and gatherings. 

In collaboration with WSÁNEĆ Leadership Council (with Tsartlip engagement and support) control the destructive fallow (non-indigenous) deer population with Tsartlip hunters following...