Fort Severn First Nations addressing domestic and family violence with Ontario funding
Ontario press release
Helping Aboriginal Abuse Victims In Fort Severn - McGuinty Government Invests In Improved Community Services
September 7, 2010
Aboriginal victims of domestic and family violence in Fort Severn are benefiting from a special project designed to stop the cycle of abuse in the community.
Through the support of the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant Program, Fort Severn First Nation is organizing healing circles and community presentations that are aimed at violence prevention and victim support.
"Domestic and family violence hurts everyone and the Fort Severn First Nation has developed a project to identify and address the roots of this violence. The community is using its traditional and cultural strengths to help heal the community."
– David Zimmer, Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General
"We are thankful that we can begin the transformation work needed at the community level to halt current cycles of abuse in our community. The project is benefiting all members of the Fort Severn First Nation."
– Matthew Kakekaspan, Chief, Fort Severn First Nation
QUICK FACTS
- Fort Severn First Nation received $89,500 from the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant Program.
- Two million dollars has been awarded to 19 Aboriginal organizations for 20 local projects that support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes and historic abuse in remote areas of the province.
- Ontario has developed an Aboriginal Justice Strategy with a vision to provide coordinated, equitable, effective and responsive justice services to all Aboriginal men, women, children and youth in Ontario.
LEARN MORE
- Learn about Ontario's approach to Aboriginal affairs.
- Find out more about the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant Program. (Information available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Oji-Cree).
CONTACTS
Brendan Crawley
Communications Branch
(416) 326-2210
Li Koo
Minister's Office
(416) 326-3266