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  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
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    "name": "MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI OKIMAKANAK INC.: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/manitoba-keewatinowi-okimakanak-inc/",
    "summary": "53 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $87.3M with MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI OKIMAKANAK INC., 2010–2026.",
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        "display": "$87.3M"
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        "label": "departments",
        "value": 12,
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        "value": 23,
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    "text": [
      "Through agreements with Aboriginal organizations, the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) provides funding for employment programs and services that help Aboriginal people prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "The Recipient agrees to contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through activities such as civil/family mediation, prevention, diversion and/or reintegration.",
      "The Recipient agrees to contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through activities such as civil/family mediation, prevention, diversion and/or reintegration.",
      "The Recipient agrees to contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through prevention, diversion and reintegration activities.",
      "Creation of a navigation hub located in Thompson MB., where Justice Navigators will guide individuals through the criminal justice system and help them overcome barriers that prevent them from accessing the supports and information they need. Services will also include early intervention and wrap around support as well as reintegration support for individuals returning to their families and/or their communities.",
      "Creation of a navigation hub located in Thompson MB, where Justice Navigators will guide individuals through the criminal justice system and help them overcome barriers that prevent them from accessing the supports and information they need. Services will also include early intervention and wrap around support as well as reintegration support for individuals returning to their families and/or their communities",
      "The funding is for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) to conduct a feasibility study for a new self-administered police service to serve the First Nations it represents in Manitoba. The feasibility study will support dedicated, professional, and culturally competent policing supports in MKO Member Nations.",
      "This project supports Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) in conducting a feasibility study to explore policing models for its Member Nations. The study aims to lay the groundwork for dedicated, professional, and culturally responsive policing services within MKO Member Nations.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "The Gender-Based Violence Survivor Support and Prevention Initiatives Project will address the specific needs of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) by focusing on healing, wellness and empowerment through workshops across Manitoba. The program will provide immediate support to affected community members in the northern region of Manitoba, while connecting and supporting our 2SLGBTQQIA+ loved ones.",
      "To contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through activities such as post sentence supports, Gladue aftercare and reintegration services.",
      "This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and measures included in the Action Plan.",
      "Anti-Racism Action Program",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "This project will advance Indigenous‑led regional priority‑setting and contribute to the development of a costing framework for implementing the Indigenous Justice Strategy. Expected outcomes include strengthened coordination among partners and clearer pathways for effective regional implementation.",
      "This project will support leaders, policy makers and survivors to come together and discuss the need for a law in Canada similar to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act in the United States. This follows work done by survivors, leaders and communities on the search and recovery of missing children and unmarked burials in Canada that has identified a need for legislative, regulatory and policy protections of former Indian Residential School sites.",
      "The Recipient agrees to contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through activities such as Gladue aftercare, prevention, diversion and/or reintegration.",
      "This multi-year project will deliver a community-focused engagement process that will involve the 26 Manitoba Keewatinowi OOkimakanak (MKO) First Nations, government departments, policing and public safety entities.",
      "This 19-month project will honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ2S individuals and increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals. Project activities will include: facilitation of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ2S individuals events for families, which will include culture, land-based activities, art and experiential and professional supports. Additionally, a memorial statue will be designed and created through family-determined protocol. Communities involved in this proje",
      "This 19-month project will honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ2S individuals and increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals (MMIWG). Project activities will include: facilitation of MMIWG events for families, which will include culture, land-based activities, art and experiential and professional supports. These events will be geared towards communities with comparatively less resources, to maximize family participation and enable full realization of family vision for the creation of a mem",
      "The Recipient agrees to provide \"Victims of Crime Trauma-informed Care Training\", Technology Training and equipment upgrades.",
      "This project aims to assist Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., to support them in engaging with their members, to participate in the evaluation of their “Intoxicants By-law” Pilot project, and to conduct the evaluation of the “Protocol relating to the Enforcement and Prosecution of By-Laws”.",
      "Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. will host a 3-day Healing Gathering for Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People (MMIWG2S+) and Survivors of gender-based violence. The gathering will include activities such as art empowerment, healing workshops, grief and loss workshops, traditional craft making, traditional feasting, and will provide opportunity for spiritual connection and healing through Elder and Knowledge Keeper guidance and participation in spiritual activities.",
      "The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on Regional Tables with the Government of Canada.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "The Expanding on Indigenous Courtwork services: Cree language development in Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakinak territory Project will consist of mentoring and training in the basics of the Cree language so Courtworkers and their justice partners can better serve Indigenous clients and their families involved in the court process. The 5 day in-person training will take place at the Grey Buffalo Grandfather Wellness Lodge located at Hillside Beach, MB., which is located approximately one hour north of Winnipeg. Approximately 20 people will participate in the training, including 3 Courtworkers, the",
      "The Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. has entered into a funding agreement with the Department of Justice Canada to manage the Human Trafficking and Knowledge Exchange Forum Project to be held in Thompson, Manitoba February 5 - 7, 2019. This Knowledge Exchange provides opportunity to collaborate and share ideas and knowledge in regard to services, programs and relevant legislation. The forum will also bring attention to the increasing issue of sexual exploitation and human trafficking occurring in northern Manitoba.",
      "Capacity-building for the co-development and implementation of solutions for the return of federal fuel charge proceeds –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc. (MKO)",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Celebration, Commemoration and Learning",
      "To create collaboration among justice system stakeholders, funders, staff, and participants to share experiences on what is effective in terms of restorative justice. To gather and network to improve relationships and build bridges between the mainstream justice system and Indigenous communities in order to pave a new path for indigenous justice."
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        "name": "Canadian Heritage",
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