OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is sending $75 million to organizations that help Indigenous people living in urban areas and off reserves.
The government had previously promised $15 million in funding for services such as counselling, health care, food and supportive housing.
The Prime Minister announces an additional $75 million in new funding for Indigenous organizations providing services to Indigenous peoples in urban centres and off reserve. #cdnpoli #COVID19
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More than a million Indigenous people live in cities or off reserves, Trudeau says, and they deserve good services that are culturally appropriate.
More to come.