Indigenous Priorities Fund Articles

Support the implementation of a new HR system, which will be core to the Nations operations and strategic growth over the next 5+ years.

Provide a safe space for literacy training to Indigenous Elders and adults, residential/day school survivors and intergenerational trauma survivors.  

Project addresses the need for well-being, belonging and connectedness among both Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. Provides opportunities for Indigenous youth participants to connect...

The continuation of program and services development for the Wellness House or will be applied to our community engagement and partnership building with the local nations, specifically the...

Purchase books and resources for Craigflower Elementary Library that reflect Indigenous voices and stories. School population is 48% Indigenous. 

Supporting the continuation of their Youth Bike program, in partnership with local Nations. Capital Bike will deliver a custom and barrier free bike course on-reserve to you aged 5-12, with...

University of Victoria tutors will expand services to support Songhees Nation youth including hiring additional tutors and extending services into the summer months, in collaboration with...

Support expansion of training program developed and facilitated by local nations to support cultural competency for non-Indigenous community members and organizations serving Indigenous...

Increase participation in Reciprocity Trust's reconciliation program.  The program supports homes and businesses in Capital Regional District to pay 1% of rent/mortgage to 10 beneficiary...

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

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

Purchase books and resources for Craigflower Elementary Library that reflect Indigenous voices and stories. School population is 48% Indigenous.