MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI OKIMAKANAK INC.: federal grants and contributions

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

• Department of Justice Canada
• Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
• Elmwood-Transcona

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.

• Public Safety Canada
• (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program

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.

• Public Safety Canada
• (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
• Winnipeg Centre

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

• Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
• Northern Affairs

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

• Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
• FNIHB - Primary Care

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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Victims Fund
• Winnipeg Centre

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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Indigenous Justice Program
• Winnipeg Centre

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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Indigenous Partnership Fund
• Winnipeg Centre

Anti-Racism Action Program

• Canadian Heritage
• Anti-Racism Action Program

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

• Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
• Northern Affairs

Not Available

• Public Health Agency of Canada
• Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Indigenous Justice Program
• Elmwood-Transcona

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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
• Elmwood-Transcona

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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Indigenous Justice Program
• Winnipeg Centre

P004874

• Public Health Agency of Canada
• To protect Canadians from infectious diseases (e.g., Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), E. Coli and measles) by predicting, detecting, assessing and responding to outbreaks and new threats, and contribute to the prevention, control and reduction of the s

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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Indigenous Justice Program
• Elmwood-Transcona

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

• Women and Gender Equality Canada
• Women's Program

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

• Women and Gender Equality Canada
• Women's Program

The Recipient agrees to provide "Victims of Crime Trauma-informed Care Training", Technology Training and equipment upgrades.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Indigenous Justice Program
• Elmwood-Transcona

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”.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Indigenous Justice Program
• Winnipeg Centre

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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Victims Fund
• Elmwood-Transcona

The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on Regional Tables with the Government of Canada.

• Natural Resources Canada
• Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

• Indigenous Services Canada
• Supplementary Health Benefits

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

• Department of Justice Canada
• Indigenous Courtwork Program
• Elmwood-Transcona

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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

Capacity-building for the co-development and implementation of solutions for the return of federal fuel charge proceeds –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc. (MKO)

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

• Indigenous Services Canada
• Other Program Reporting

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

• Canadian Heritage
• 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.

• Department of Justice Canada
• Indigenous Justice Program
• Elmwood-Transcona

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada

• Transport Canada

P050970

• Indigenous Services Canada
• Other Program Reporting

• Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

All grants from Transport Canada

• Other Program Reporting
• CIRNAC - Land Management

• Indigenous Justice Program

• Supplementary Health Benefits, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Primary Care, Health System Transformation
• FNIHB - Primary Care
• Supplementary Health Benefits

• ASETS - CRF