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By paNOW Staff

Additional $100,000 announced for projects addressing MMIWG

Dec 15, 2020 | 2:25 PM

The application deadline to submit applications has been extended to Jan. 15, 2021 for projects that raise awareness and speak to violence of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

According to a media release, Don McMorris, First Nations, Métis, and northern affairs minister, said an additional $100,000 would be made available for the projects.

In June they announced $300,000 for the same purpose.

“The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to meaningful and lasting reconciliation for the benefit of all Saskatchewan residents,” McMorris said in the release. “These additional funds will further help community-based organizations draw attention to this vitally important issue, as well as the finding within the National Inquiry.”

The grants are available to Métis Nation-Saskatchewan locals, First Nations band councils or tribal councils, First Nations or metis representative organizations, Indigenous non-profit organizations, Non-Indigenous, non-profit organization seeking partnerships with Indigenous communities or whose programs/services benefit a primarily First Nations or Métis clientele, and provincial municipalities.

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So far five projects have received funding from the program which includes: Engaging Young Leaders of Today by Big Brothers Big Sisters Yorkton area, The Treaty Land Sharing Network by the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, Women and Girls Wellness Group by the La Loche Friendship Centre, Grandmothers’ Teachings by the Treaty Education Alliance and The Family Wellness and Healing Project by the Northwest Friendship Centre Inc.

Organizations interested in applying can email fnmr@gov.sk.ca or call 306-798-0183.

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