QSA's Week in Indigenous Affairs (#4, 2025)
National Indigenous meeting addresses violence; $1.5M for Winnipeg Indigenous sports; New water plant for Zhiibaahaasing First Nation.
Start Date: 2025-01-25
End Date: 2025-01-31
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National Indigenous Meeting Focuses on Safety
The third annual National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting focused on addressing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. Key outcomes include the development of a Red Dress Alert pilot project in Manitoba and the appointment of a Chief Advisor on Human Trafficking. The meeting emphasized collaboration among federal, provincial, and Indigenous leaders to implement the National Action Plan and respond to the Calls for Justice.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Funding Announced for Indigenous Sports in Winnipeg
The Canadian government announced a $1.5 million investment in Winnipeg to support Indigenous-led sports programs. This funding, part of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities initiative, aims to expand access to culturally relevant sports activities for Indigenous youth, women, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, highlighting the importance of community-designed programming.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
