ARCHIVED - Government of Canada supports crime prevention efforts in Manitoba

The following projects are receiving support under the National Crime Prevention Strategy:

Ooskahtisuk (Youth) Club, Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Split Lake: The Ooskahtisuk (Youth) Club project targets First Nations youth, aged 5-14 years. The project’s aim is to prevent and reduce substance abuse, drug-related crime and interpersonal violence. The project has two programs. Families and Schools Together is an after-school, multi-family program that strengthens families and communities through substance abuse and delinquency prevention and education. Project Venture aims to reduce substance abuse through classroom-based and after-school activities that reflect traditional Aboriginal values to build self-confidence, community spirit, and decision- and problem-solving skills in at-risk youth. The funding amount is $1,191,129.82 over four years.

Cross Lake Army Cadet Corps, Cross Lake Community Council, Cross Lake:The Cross Lake Army Cadet Corps project targets Aboriginal youth, aged 12-18 years, and their parents or caregivers. It provides a positive alternative to gang involvement, substance abuse, and other delinquent behaviours by encouraging positive lifestyle habits through structured activities such as drills, marching, and instruction in outdoor survival skills. Additional activities such as life skills training, personal development, mentorship, and community leadership and involvement enhance the prevention and reduction of delinquent behaviours. The funding amount is $607,888 over three years.

Norway House Cree Nation Project Venture, Norway House Cree Nation, Norway House: The Norway House Cree Nation Project Venture works with high-risk Aboriginal children and youth aged 10-15 years to prevent and reduce substance abuse, drug-related crime and interpersonal violence. It aims to reduce substance abuse through classroom-based and after-school activities that reflect traditional Aboriginal values to build self-confidence, community spirit, and decision-making and problem-solving skills. The funding amount is $667,870.07 over three years.

Peguis Project Venture, Peguis First Nation Band: The Peguis Project Venture initiative works with 210 high-risk Aboriginal children and youth ages 11-17 years to prevent and reduce substance abuse, drug-related crime and interpersonal violence. There are four key components of Project Venture: in/after-school curricula; alternative and recreational activities; community service learning; and peer leadership, counselling or support. Peguis Project Venture includes adaptations specific to Cree cultural beliefs, traditions and values. The funding amount is $646,045.28 over three years.

TOTAL: $ 3,112,933.17

Date modified:

2015-11-20