5.1.5

Description: 
We will provide funding to Aboriginal community governments and work with communities to develop wellness plans that meet local needs and priorities.
Lead Dept: 
HSS
Priority: 
5.1
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Priorities and Planning
Number: 
5
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Governance
Background Information: 

GOVERNANCE

Commitment: 5.1.5: Provide funding to Aboriginal community governments and work with communities to develop wellness plans that meet local needs and priorities

The GNWT is in the 4th year of a 5 year funding agreement with Health Canada for Community Wellness Funding. This federal funding supports Aboriginal communities to develop Community Wellness Plans. Having a current Community Wellness Plan is the basis for Community Wellness Initiatives funding eligibility.

Communities are using this funding to support projects such as:

•Family Retreat Program (Fort Resolution)

•Youth Wellness Radio Show (Fort Good Hope)

•Elders programming (Aklavik)

•Ka’agee Tu First Nation Cultural Camp (Kakisa)

•Yellowknife Dene First Nation’s “Mama n Bebia Program” (Dettah and Ndilo)