Funding For Community Projects Supports Indigenous Women

The province is inviting applicants to this year’s Giving Voice program, with $1-million available to help address the issue of violence against Indigenous women and girls.

“Giving Voice provides opportunities for healing and helps ensure Indigenous women and girls are respected and safe through a lens of reconciliation and community-led projects,” said Barb Ward-Burkitt, chair of MACIW.

“This latest round of funding will continue the progress being made toward ending violence against Indigenous women and girls in communities across the province.”

Launched in 2013, Giving Voice gives voice to issues of gender-based violence within Indigenous women’s and girls’ lives through community-driven healing projects that inspire change, placing emphasis on the right of Indigenous Peoples to cultural self-determination.

Between 2013 and 2022, more than $1.7 million was allocated to successful applicant organizations through Giving Voice.

A total of $1 million has been provided for the 2024 cycle to support grassroots initiatives and community healing.

Eligible BC-based organizations can apply, until June 28th, for as much as $30 thousand per project.

To see the full release, visit Government of British Columbia.