The province is investing $7.7 million to support survivors of residential schools.
Officials say applications are now open for communities and organizations that provide culturally appropriate mental health and wellness supports to survivors and their families impacted by ongoing burial investigations at former residential schools.
“Ontario is continuing its steadfast support for Indigenous communities and organizations to deliver programs that support the healing of Residential School Survivors and their families,” says Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation. “This investment is in direct response to what communities have told us they need – flexible, community-driven resources that address the impacts of this difficult work. We are committed to walking this path with Indigenous partners by supporting healing, truth-telling and education in a way that reflects their priorities and leadership.”
Eligible communities and organizations can receive up to $250,000 for initiatives such as public education and awareness, survivor engagement, gatherings, commemoration initiatives and research activities that connect community members to ongoing investigations.
Applications for funding are open through the Ontario government’s Transfer Payment Ontario website until Sept. 8.
