Samson Cree First Nation is among the Indigenous communities in central Alberta receiving COVID-19 funding from the federal government.

By rdnewsNOW staff

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Alberta Indigenous communities receive $11.8 million in COVID-19 funding

Sep 29, 2020 | 10:22 AM

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), 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.

The Native Counselling Services of Alberta received $221,200 in funding to assist Indigenous Peoples in accessing critical physical, mental and emotional supports, as well as food security through the delivery of food hampers and personal protective equipment. The organization also provides transportation to access services safely and effectively.

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Indigenous communities in central Alberta which have received a portion of the support funds, include the Montana First Nation ($341,193), O’Chiese First Nation ($387,352), Samson Cree Nation ($1,382,289), Samson Cree Nation on behalf of Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council member Nations ($1,386,000), and the Sunchild First Nation ($379,060).

These organizations within Alberta are among approximately 260 Indigenous organizations supported to date by the Indigenous Community Support Fund to help address the critical needs of Indigenous Peoples living in urban centers across the country impacted by the pandemic.

(With file from Dori Modney at Lethbridge News Now)

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