We wanted to share with you all another funding opportunity that was just announced! Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada has launched a call for proposals which provides assistance and services for the healing journeys of Indigenous family members and survivors of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people who are missing or were murdered. The deadline for the call for proposals is July 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

As part of its efforts to respond to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report, the Government of Canada has committed to:

• working to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people

• advancing reconciliation and achieving equity for all Indigenous peoples

• improving the quality of life for people living in Indigenous communities

Supporting the healing journeys of families and survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people is a key part of this work. Through Budget 2021, the Government of Canada provided $12.5 million in funding over 5 years with $2.5 million on-going for projects that support the wellbeing of families and survivors on their healing journeys. This project-based initiative stems from the Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People, the Government of Canada's contribution to the National Action Plan, under the themes of Health and Wellness and Justice. Specifically, it funds projects that support Indigenous-led healing and mental wellness services, strengthens protective pathways against violence, and supports the enhancement of culturally safe supports for families.

For more information, including how to apply, selection criteria, and eligibility, please visit the Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada’s website at the following link: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.