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Supporting Aboriginal Victims Of Crime In Thunder Bay Area

August 20, 2010

News

First Nation, Métis and Inuit victims of crime in the Thunder Bay area will now have access to new services designed to help them through the healing process.

Through the support of the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant Program, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) has developed 12 workshops to teach Aboriginal youth about healthy relationships. ONWA will also create a new guide with information on community resources, the justice system, the Victims’ Bill of Rights and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, which will be made available to Aboriginal victims. 

Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon also received assistance from this grant program, which is providing support to families of murdered or missing women from northwest communities.  This project permits victims to express themselves through art, which will be shared with the community to raise awareness about the impact of crime and help with the healing process.

Quotes

"We recognize the need for victim services to be tailored and delivered by Aboriginal people. Through these two new projects, Aboriginal victims in the Thunder Bay area will have access to the information and services needed to help them heal." — Chris Bentley, Attorney General

Quick Facts

• ONWA received $150,000 and Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon received $81,750 for their projects through the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant Program.
• Two million dollars has been awarded to 19 Aboriginal organizations for 20 local projects this year that support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes and historic abuse across 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

Read what people are saying about the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant recipients.

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

Li Koo
Minister's Office, 416-326-3266

Brendan Crawley
Communications Branch, 416-326-2210

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