Indigenous Priorities Fund Articles

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

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

Support 'Field to Plate' initiative at Newman Farm to donate 10,000+ lbs of fresh food directly to local Nations and Indigenous organizations.  

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

Support the Nation to conduct a "Compensation Review for Nation office staff" and share with others to set regional benchmark.  

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.  

QomQem addresses the need for Indigenous-led, culturally informed support for unhoused Indigenous people facing substance use through Elder-led recovery groups and healing practices. 

Provide successful Ultimate Spirit sports program and leadership training to W̱SÁNEĆ Secondary School students. 

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...

Supporting the reconciliation day ride to the South Island pow wow. Partner with the Songhees Wellness Centre to develop and deliver custom bike education courses for Songhees youth to...

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

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