Funding for Indigenous-led projects to address overrepresentation in justice system

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Ontario – Indigenous people are overrepresented in the Canadian justice system, whether as victims, accused, or offenders. Access to Indigenous-led justice services across Canada continues to be an important way for achieving systemic change in our justice system. That is why programs and resources are needed in every stage of the justice process to create this change. Arif Virani, Minister …

Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities 

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Ottawa – The Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) component of the Sport Support Program funds eligible organizations to deliver sport for social development projects in Indigenous communities in Canada. The SSDIC component offers a flexible program that can be tailored to address the self-identified social goals of individual Indigenous communities. Funding is delivered through 3 streams to expand sport …