Proposals Now Being Accepted for Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program

The article reports that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced expanded Indigenous cultural programming and supports within the provincial correctional system, with a recognized need for a province-wide approach across all five adult facilities. It notes progress in Labrador through Nunatsiavut Government and Sheshatshiu Innu First…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government secured $700,000 in federal funding to strengthen gender-based violence crisis hotlines across the province, to be distributed over five years. The funding support complements a broader national commitment of $31 million over five years plus $6.2 million in ongoing funding, with related announcements from Women…

The article reports that the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the federal government jointly announced additional funding for a national action plan to address gender-based violence, which the province had declared an epidemic over a month ago. Bailey Howard of NTV covers the top story.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government faced backlash after promoting a 300-year Innu presence timeline, which the Innu Nation rejected and canceled an exhibition as a result. Premier Wakeham apologized for the controversy but did not explain why the government adhered to the 300-year narrative.

The article reports that Relationships First Newfoundland and Labrador warns that long-term funding from the provincial government is needed to protect restorative justice programs across the province. It notes advocates say years of progress could be lost without a commitment to sustained funding, per NTV's Beth Penney.

NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary urged the provincial government to restore funding for Relationships First NL (RFNL), arguing its loss would undermine restorative justice work in schools and pressure social systems. She warned RFNL may close without funding and stressed restorative justice learning is important for early conflict resolution and long-term school…