Indigenous Priorities Fund Archives

Victoria Native Friendship Centre

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

Reciprocity Trusts Society with Smokehouse Foundation

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...

Victoria Sexual Assault Centre Society & the Indigenous Response Network

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

Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation

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...

Victoria Sexual Assault Centre + Surrounded by Cedar, Aunty Collective and nation participation including WSANEC, Songhees, Tsartlip, Beecher Bay (Scianew), Tsawout through Elders and representatives

Maintain and continue the collaborative work of the Indigenous Response Network (IRN) who work together to develop culturally appropriate care and support initiatives for Indigenous people...

Bike Victoria Society

Partner with the Songhees Wellness Centre to develop and deliver custom bike education courses for Songhees youth to address the barriers they face to cycling.

University of Victoria + Songhees Nation

Expand UVic Centre for Outreach Education (CORE) tutoring services to 4 to 5 days a week with 4-5 tutors each day at the request of Songhees Nation After School Care program to meet...

BC Amateur Sport Fund (applying for WSÁNEĆ School Board and BC Ultimate)

Expand successful Ultimate Spirit programming with local Indigenous youth attending WSANEC Secondary School to build leadership, physical health, and mentorship opportunities.

Peers Victoria Resources Society / QomQem Coastal Connections

Maintain cultural programming and expand cultural services for folks living unhoused, precariously housed or using substances in Lekwungen territories. Includes training for peer workers.

Michif Language Revitalization Circle Society

Metis participants are connected with a community of Michif Language Learners to speak Michifregularly through both in-person and digital programs.

Stqeeye’ Learning Society

Hire communications/site coordinator to support organization with multi-pronged work (traditional land-based education, curriculum development, restoration and food sovereignty, and...