Southern Alberta Indigenous communities receive share of $11.8 million in COVID-19 funding
OTTAWA, ONT. — The Federal Government has taken action at all levels to protect the most vulnerable and support those who need it most.
On Monday (Sept 28), the Honourable Jim Carr, on behalf of Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the 32 Indigenous organizations in the province of Alberta received approximately $11.8 million in funding through the Indigenous Community Support Fund’s off-reserve and urban stream, to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the Indigenous Community Support Fund, the Government of Canada is distributing a total of $90 million to Indigenous organizations and communities providing services to Indigenous Peoples living in urban areas, to support essential services to the most vulnerable and to prevent and respond to potential COVID-19 outbreaks.
Funding will aid with food security, mental health support services, homelessness, and required emergency supplies to ensure the health and safety of Indigenous Peoples.