First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre Inc.

$451,232.00 CAD

≈ 6 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Health Canada
Program
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2024-2025
Agreement period
March 4, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Reference
hc-sc:271-2025-2026-Q3-00016

Published purpose

This initiative will create an Indigenous Peer Support Circle in an urban setting, providing culturally grounded pathways to healing for Indigenous community members facing substance use challenges, trauma, and mental health issues. This project incorporates land-based healing activities, harm reduction services, cultural healing practices, and peer support to create a safe and empowering space that aligns with Indigenous ways of knowing and healing.

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