Canada invests $1.68 M in Kelowna Indigenous youth program

Indigenous youth Kelowna Strong Roots Initiative Youth Gang Prevention Fund $1.68 million

The federal government announced a $1.68 million investment for the Strong Roots Initiative, a project titled “Empowering Youth, Families and our Community for Safer Futures” in Kelowna, British Columbia. The five‑year funding, averaging $336,000 per year, will support Indigenous children aged six to 13 in the Central Okanagan by addressing gang involvement, violence, bullying and other high‑risk behaviours.

Implementation is handled by Childhood Connections – Okanagan Family and Childcare Society through the Youth Gang Prevention Fund. Program components include food assistance, cooking workshops, literacy enhancement, youth mentorship and counselling services. Kelowna MP Stephen Fuhr and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree both highlighted the initiative’s role in providing life‑skills opportunities and strengthening community safety.

Entities: Childhood Connections – Okanagan Family and Childcare Society · Gary Anandasangaree · Stephen Fuhr · Strong Roots Initiative · Youth Gang Prevention Fund

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[● 7 SOURCES] Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the Youth Gang Prevention Fund supports projects like the Strong Roots Initiative. (all listed articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] The initiative will support Indigenous youth aged six to 13 in the Central Okanagan. (all listed articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] The project is titled “Empowering Youth, Families and our Community for Safer Futures”. (all listed articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Funding will be provided over five years, averaging $336,000 per year. (all listed articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Implementation is handled by Childhood Connections – Okanagan Family and Childcare Society through the Youth Gang Prevention Fund. (all listed articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] The federal government announced a $1.68 million investment for the Strong Roots Initiative in Kelowna. (all listed articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Kelowna MP Stephen Fuhr said the project will provide youth with opportunities to develop important life skills. (all listed articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Program activities will include food assistance, cooking workshops, literacy enhancement, youth mentorship, and counseling services. (all listed articles)