NOTE: Due to the pandemic, Anglican churches were closed, and services were held online via Zoom; and government issued health measures were enforced. Safety became a priority for all projects, therefore the number of participants in the projects was limited. Consequently, projects became Land Based Healing Camps, and it took the projects longer time to finish their activities.
The purpose of the Healing Fund is to help facilitate the healing of former residential school students, their families, and communities. The goals of the Healing Fund are to regain and enhance one’s traditional knowledge, engage in the healing processes, and advance capacity skills development. Many projects focus on traditional knowledge, natural worlds, cultural arts, outdoor activities, and healing circles.
Project: True Connections
Sage Clan Patrol (Relatives Living On The Streets)
Lethbridge, Alberta
Amount: $15,000
The project attracted many homeless people of all ethnicities who participated in the activities and ceremonies. True Connections adheres to the values of the Blackfoot cultural teachings, and therefore, accepts any person in need by providing support.
Project: Gitxaala Cultural Healing Workshop
Gitxaala Culture and Language Department
Kitkatla, British Columbia
Amount: $14,990.03
Project: Rabbitskin Dene Kinship
Rabbitskin Dene
Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Amount: $15,000
Project: Indigenous Sacred Ordination Training Camp (Northern Saskatchewan)
Indigenous Studies Program at the Vancouver School of Theology
Vancouver, British Columbia
Amount: $15,000
Project: Rupert’s Land Wehchetowin
Diocese of Rupert’s Land
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Amount: $7,400
Project: Walking With The People
Toronto Urban Native Ministry
Toronto, Ontario
Amount: $15,000
Project: Lifeskills and Confidence Building
Projects Autochtones de Quebec
Montreal, Quebec
Amount: $11,100
Project: Cultural Bible Camp at Okema
The Okema Society for Christian Development
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Amount: $15,000
Project: Women’s Summer Healing Camp
NaCho Nyak Dunn First Nation
Mayo, Yukon Y0B 1M0
Amount: $14,700