Indigenous violence prevention funding announced for a number of west coast groups- 100.1 BayFM
December 8, 2025
In Corner Brook, Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities will get $23,000 for a peer support program with 30 trained facilitators for a multi-day professional development gathering.
A number of west coast groups have received funding for Indigenous Violence Prevention Projects. In Corner Brook, Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities will get $23,000 for a peer support program with 30 trained facilitators for a multi-day professional development gathering. $30,000 is going to Qalipu First Nation to produce a series of promotional videos addressing gender-based violence. Benoit’s Cove Indian Band Inc. will use $24,400 to form a community violence prevention team, develop cultural education materials and counselling services, and a youth mentorship program.
