By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door Timed for a high-profile meeting between first ministers and First Nations leadership in Ottawa this week, the federal government announced $140 million for crime prevention and culturally sensitive community safety initiatives in Indigenous communities over four years, part of $2.5 billion in new spending. The announcement perked up the ears of those searching for new financial avenues for Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS), which faces an uncertain future after its current funding runs out on December 15. According to Public Safety Canada, more details on the new funding will be provided in the coming weeks. It’s so far unclear how crime prevention and culturally sensitive safety initiatives will be selected, or on what timeline the money could flow to community projects….
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