Contribution: Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Northwest Metis Council Inc.
$655,788.00
On the Road to Healing: A Mobile Outreach Initiative for the Opioid Crisis in the Manitoba Métis Federation Northwest Region
FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-06
Summary
This project aims to address the opioid crisis among Red River Métis Citizens in the Manitoba Métis Federation Northwest Region by launching a Mobile Outreach Van to provide prevention, education, and resources on opioid use. The van will offer culturally relevant harm reduction education, resources like Naloxone, and case management support, helping individuals access long-term treatment and community services. The goal is to reduce opioid-related harms and fatalities, while fostering cultural understanding and supporting the health and safety of the community.
Department
Program
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Recipient
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
The total agreement value previously disclosed has been updated to reflect an increase resulting from this amendment.
Additional Information (French)
La valeur totale de l’entente précédemment divulguée a été mise à jour afin de refléter une augmentation résultant de cette modification.
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
2425-HQ-000183
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-06
Agreement Title
On the Road to Healing: A Mobile Outreach Initiative for the Opioid Crisis in the Manitoba Métis Federation Northwest Region
Agreement Title (French)
On the Road to Healing: A Mobile Outreach Initiative for the Opioid Crisis in the Manitoba Métis Federation Northwest Region
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$655,788.00
Amendment Date
2025-11-17
Amendment Number
1
Description
This project aims to address the opioid crisis among Red River Métis Citizens in the Manitoba Métis Federation Northwest Region by launching a Mobile Outreach Van to provide prevention, education, and resources on opioid use. The van will offer culturally relevant harm reduction education, resources like Naloxone, and case management support, helping individuals access long-term treatment and community services. The goal is to reduce opioid-related harms and fatalities, while fostering cultural understanding and supporting the health and safety of the community.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à répondre à la crise des opioïdes parmi les citoyens Métis de la rivière Rouge dans la région Nord-Ouest de la Fédération des Métis du Manitoba en lançant une unité mobile d'intervention. Cette unité offrira des services de prévention, d'éducation et des ressources sur l'usage des opioïdes. Elle proposera une éducation sur la réduction des méfaits adaptée à la culture, des ressources telles que la naloxone, ainsi qu'un accompagnement personnalisé pour aider les individus à accéder à des traitements à long terme et à des services communautaires. L'objectif est de réduire les méfaits et les décès liés aux opioïdes, tout en favorisant la compréhension culturelle et en soutenant la santé et la sécurité de la communauté.
Expected Results
Targeted stakeholders and Canadians access evidence-informed information related to substance use and are equipped with the capacity (knowledge, skills and supports) to inform their decisions and actions related to substance use.
Expected Results (French)
Les intervenants et les Canadiens ciblés ont accès à des renseignements fondés sur des données probantes concernant la consommation de substances et ont la capacité (connaissances, compétences et soutien) d’éclairer leurs décisions et actions en matière de consommation de substances.
Organization Code
hc-sc
Organization
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Program Name
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Name (French)
Programme sur l’usage et les dépendances aux substances - Fonds d'urgence pour le traitement
Program Purpose
Health protection and promotion
Program Purpose (French)
Protection et promotion de la santé
Recipient City
Dauphin
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Northwest Metis Council Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
R7N 1G7
Recipient Province or Territory
MB
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
271-2025-2026-Q3-00025
