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Métis Home Ownership Program to Impact Manitoba Economy by Over $100 Million
September 18, 2020 Winnipeg, MB – The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is proud to announce that Métis Citizens have contributed over $90 million to the Manitoba economy through the First Time Home Purchase Program (FTHPP) since the program’s inception in February 2019. Using the program, Métis Citizens have leveraged $72.5 million in mortgages and an […]
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NB Government: Indigenous Agricultural Development Program now accepting applications
13 August 2020 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments have created a new development program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support First Nations interested in participating in the agriculture and agri-food industry. “This program was created based on our engagement efforts with First Nation communities,” said Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Ross […]
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Ontario Expanding Closed-Circuit Television Coverage to Keep Communities Safe
$6 Million Investment Will Give Police More Tools to Fight Crime August 10, 2020 TORONTO — The Ontario government is looking to partner with police services across the province to expand the coverage of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, a key tool in the fight against guns and gangs and other criminal activity. The investment of […]
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Minister Jordan Announces the Fish Harvester Benefit and Fish Harvester Grant to open on August 24th
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 5th, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s fish and seafood harvesters are the driving economic force behind many coastal and rural communities. Hardship and uncertainty are felt across the economy due to COVID-19, but our fisheries have faced unique challenges that require direct solutions. In May, the Government of […]
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IPAA – Call for Applicants: Engagement Microgrants for Community Presenters
Ontario Presents is pleased to announce that, with funds from the Department of Canadian Heritage, they are now offering a limited number of small grants to presenters who wish to partner with a local artist to craft a project that will engage the community with the performing arts. About the Project: Ontario Presents has been […]
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Recipients of Toronto’s youth violence prevention grant announced
Today, Mayor John Tory announced the recipients of the youth violence prevention grant to support programs aimed at helping youth who are more vulnerable to violence in communities across the city. The grant will see approximately $2 million in annual funding for up to three years, allocated to 12 community organizations to implement programming in […]
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Ontario Takes Steps to Combat Hate-Motivated Crimes
Community Partners to Lead Local Public Safety Initiatives July 22, 2020 TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $1.7 million over the next two years in community-based programs to combat hate-motivated crimes. The funding will flow through the Safer and Vital Communities (SVC) Grant to not-for-profit organizations and First Nation Band Councils. Applicants are required […]
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BC Government: Community Resiliency Investment grant criteria expanded
July 17, 2020 KAMLOOPS – In response to feedback from Indigenous communities and local governments, the Province continues to improve the criteria for Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program grants. These grants fund eligible wildfire risk reduction projects in the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports category. The primary goal of the CRI program is to reduce […]
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Traffic Safety Fund Grants Approved For 50 Communities Across Saskatchewan
June 29, 2020 Road safety improvements are coming to 50 communities across Saskatchewan, courtesy of $550,000 in grants from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund. A total of 52 projects have been approved, with grants ranging from $2,320 to $57,750. These include digital speed display signs and other speed management projects, pedestrian crossing signals, school zone […]
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Hollywood A-Listers kick off campaign in support of Indigenous Women’s Leadership: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate $200,000 to StFX’s Coady Institute
Today, St. Francis Xavier University’s Coady Institute is excited to announce the launch of the Circle of Abundance – Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Leadership with a goal of raising $1m to support Coady’s Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership and the Centre’s Indigenous programming. The creation of the fund comes as Canada’s National Indigenous History Month […]
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