Minister eyes Indigenous communities for justice grant uptake

By George Lee  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous groups are well-positioned to enhance the delivery of justice services at the community level, the minister responsible for a new provincial grant said as the Feb. 29 application deadline approaches. Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mickey Amery said he would “love to see a strong uptake” of the grant from Indigenous communities. First Nations, the Metis Nation of Alberta and Metis settlements can apply for one-time grants worth between $5,000 and $25,000. Also eligible are municipalities, registered not-for-profits and charities, and community groups that have a designated fiscal agent. All told, the program will deliver up to $1.2 million this year. Not eligible for the Alberta Community Justice Grant are crown corporations, for-profits, individuals, academic institutions, police services and publicly funded…

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