Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples: Organizational capacity funded organizations
Find below a list of selected organizations funded through Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples for 2023 to 2024. Some of these organizations were selected through the 2023 to 2024 call for proposals for the organizational capacity stream. Others were funded through set-aside allocations.
The initiatives are funded for 2 years, as indicated by the additional funding in the last column.
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Alberta
Total number of organizations 2023 to 2024: 5
Total funding 2023 to 2024: $659,205.00
| Name of organization | Initiative title | Amount approved | Additional funding for 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamspeakers Festival Society | Toward 35 | $84,450.00 | $84,450.00 |
| Métis Nation of Alberta Association Local #2003 | Capacity building for Lethbridge and area Metis | $113,800.00 | $113,800.00 |
| RIEL Institute for Education & Learning | RIEL Institute capacity support | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Shining Mountains Living Community Services | Capacity building of Indigenous peoples | $177,936.00 | $177,936.00 |
| Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth | Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth organizational capacity | $233,019.00 | $233,019.00 |
Atlantic region
Total number of organizations 2023 to 2024: 1
Total funding 2023 to 2024: $211,334.00
| Name of organization | Initiative title | Amount approved | Additional funding for 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NunatuKavut Community Council Inc. | Labrador West Indigenous Service Centre | $211,334.00 | $211,334.00 |
British Columbia
Total number of organizations 2023 to 2024: 6
Total funding 2023 to 2024: $562,576.00
| Name of organization | Initiative title | Amount approved | Additional funding for 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society | Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society's organizational capacity | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Island Urban Indigenous Wellness Society | IUIWS organization capacity support for urban Indigenous services | $75,818.00 | $75,818.00 |
| Northern Rockies Aboriginal Women Society | Family of Community Unity and Strength | $150,040.00 | $150,040..00 |
| Prince George Urban Aboriginal Justice Society | Urban programming for Indigenous people | $151,718.00 | $151,718.00 |
| Stqeeye Wilderness our Learning Foundation Kids Society | Building capacity for Indigenous youth land-based education | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
Manitoba
Total number of organizations 2023 to 2024: 2
Total funding 2023 to 2024: $324,035.00
| Name of organization | Initiative title | Amount approved | Additional funding for 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. | Organizational capacity building | $173,015.00 | $173,015.00 |
| Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc. | Ndinawe's organizational capacity | $151,020.00 | $151,020.00 |
Nunavut
Total number of organizations 2023 to 2024: 1
Total funding 2023 to 2024: $105,901.00
| Name of organization | Initiative title | Amount approved | Additional funding for 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre | Qajuqturvik administration | $105,901.00 | $105,901.00 |
Ontario
Total number of organizations 2023 to 2024: 4
Total funding 2023 to 2024: $349,643.00
| Name of organization | Initiative title | Amount approved | Additional funding for 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anduhyaun Inc. | Core funding: executive director | $85,643.00 | $85,643.00 |
| Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training | Salary support for Miziwe Biik staff | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health Inc. | Anameway - CEO | $114,000.00 | $114,000.00 |
| Centre for Indigenous Theatre | Organizational Capacity Growth Project | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 |
Quebec
Total number of organizations 2023 to 2024: 2
Total funding 2023 to 2024: $361,120.00
| Name of organization | Initiative title | Amount approved | Additional funding for 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Friendship Centre of Montreal Inc | Karahkwa ao'shatsténhsera (Energy of the Sun) | $225,760.00 | $225,760.00 |
| The First People's Justice Center of Montreal | The First Peoples Justice Center: Nourishing Roots for Growth | $135,360.00 | $135,360.00 |
Saskatchewan
Total number of organizations 2023 to 2024: 2
Total funding 2023 to 2024: $272,314.00
| Name of organization | Initiative title | Amount approved | Additional funding for 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Circle Project Association Inc. | Circle Project Community and Cultural Hub - Building community solutions for better community outcomes | $130,974.00 | $130,974.00 |
| West Flat Citizens Group Inc. | Bernice Sayese Center | $141,340.00 | $141,340.00 |
National total: Selected programs and services projects 2023 to 2024
| Projects 2023 to 2024 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Funding 2023 to 2024 | $2,746,128.00 |
Set-aside allocations
A certain amount of funding is allocated in advance to identified organizations. The Friendship Centre movement has a set allocation for organizational capacity initiatives. These organizations operate on a large scale and are able to reach their members across Canada.
Total number of organizations 2022 to 2025: 2
Total funding 2022 to 2025: $28,600,000.00
| Name of organization | Amount allocated | Additional allocations for multiple years |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Friendship Centres | $23,000,000.00 | $46,000,000.00 |
| Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres | $5,600,000.00 | $11,200,000.00 |