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Government of Canada invests in youth crime prevention in Prince George

January 8, 2026 at 12:41 pm  Federal, Politics

January 8, 2026 – Prince George, British Columbia

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced over $6.6 million in new investments through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) for three Indigenous-led projects in Prince George, B.C. These initiatives will help youth to build skills, strengthen cultural connections, and reduce risk factors linked to crime:

  • The Tsay Keh Dene Nation, which received $2.2 million over five years to develop an in-community program focused on crime prevention, offering at-risk youth aged eight to 25 with individualized case plans and restorative justice alternatives that can include counselling, life skills and cultural workshops, and employment training.
  • The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, which received $1.5 million over five years to support at-risk Indigenous and racialized youth, will deliver culturally grounded programs and individualized supports to help young people make positive choices and reduce the risk of crime. This includes family supports, education, and raising awareness about drugs, alcohol, and addictions.
  • The Takla First Nation, which received $2.9 million over five years for a crime prevention initiative to prevent youth gang involvement, violence, and substance use. The program serves at-risk Indigenous youth from Takla Nation who are navigating complex life transitions through cultural teachings, traditional healing, and community-led supports.

Today’s announcement highlights the Government of Canada’s support for Indigenous-led initiatives to address the root causes of crime and to promote safer communities. In addition to these new projects, this work includes previous investments, such as funding for the B.C. First Nations Justice Council, which received $7.5 million through Public Safety Canada’s Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) to deliver a diversion program in response to homelessness and repeat offending, as well as a post-release program that offers counselling, harm reduction, employment and educational training, and mentorship-based support.

In total, these projects represent $14 million in federal funding for Indigenous-led efforts in crime prevention and demonstrate the Government of Canada’s support for community-driven approaches that tackle the root causes of crime.

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