Contribution: (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Pikangikum First Nation
$3,545,744.69
Pikangikum Community Safety Officer Program
FY 2023-24 · 2024-03-28
Summary
This project will enhance community-based policing and improve the working relationship between Pikangikum First Nation and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The Community Safety Officers (CSOs) will enhance community safety and address low-risk responses to community concerns, including incidents stemming from social issues such as addictions and mental health. The CSOs act as liaisons between local community members and the OPP to ensure police response considers cultural considerations and language barriers.
Department
Program
(FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Recipient
Location
Pikangikum, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the agreement date to June 30 2026. There is no change to Public Safety Canada Funding.
Additional Information (French)
Cette modification vise à prolonger la durée de l'entente au 30 juin 2026. Il n'y a aucun changement à la valeur du financement de Sécurité publique Canada.
Agreement End Date
2026-06-30
Agreement Number
23830
Agreement Start Date
2024-03-28
Agreement Title
Pikangikum Community Safety Officer Program
Agreement Title (French)
Programme des agents de sécurité communautaire de Pikangikum
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$3,545,744.69
Amendment Date
2026-03-31
Amendment Number
1
Description
This project will enhance community-based policing and improve the working relationship between Pikangikum First Nation and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The Community Safety Officers (CSOs) will enhance community safety and address low-risk responses to community concerns, including incidents stemming from social issues such as addictions and mental health. The CSOs act as liaisons between local community members and the OPP to ensure police response considers cultural considerations and language barriers.
Description (French)
Ce projet renforcera la police communautaire et améliorera les relations de travail entre la Pikangikum First Nation et la Police provinciale de l’Ontario (PPO). Les agents de sécurité communautaire (ASC) contribueront à améliorer la sécurité dans la collectivité et à intervenir lors de situations à faible risque liées à des préoccupations communautaires, y compris des incidents découlant de problématiques sociales telles que les dépendances et la santé mentale. Les ASC agissent comme agents de liaison entre les membres de la collectivité et la PPO afin de s’assurer que les interventions policières tiennent compte des considérations culturelles et des barrières linguistiques.
Expected Results
The program enhances public safety through prevention‑focused patrols, crisis response, and coordination with police and emergency services. Over time, these activities are expected to contribute to reduced crime, improved well‑being, increased public trust in policing, and strengthened community leadership over local safety initiatives.
Expected Results (French)
Le programme renforce la sécurité publique grâce à des patrouilles axées sur la prévention, à l’intervention en situation de crise et à la coordination avec les services policiers et les services d’urgence. Au fil du temps, ces activités devraient contribuer à la réduction de la criminalité, à l’amélioration du bien‑être, au renforcement de la confiance du public envers les services de police et à l’accroissement du leadership communautaire en matière d’initiatives locales de sécurité.
Federal Riding
Kenora—Kiiwetinoong
Federal Riding (French)
Kenora—Kiiwetinoong
Federal Riding Number
35045
Organization Code
ps-sp
Organization
Public Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada
Program Name
(FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Program Name (French)
(PSPPNI) Programme des services de police des Premières Nations et des Inuit
Program Purpose
To improve policing and community safety outcomes in First Nations and Inuit communities, in collaboration with provinces and territories of jurisdiction.
To contribute to improved policing and community safety outcomes in First nations and Inuit communities, in response to their unique needs and priorities.
Program Purpose (French)
Améliorer les résultats en matière de services de police et de sécurité communautaire dans les communautés des Premières Nations et des Inuit, en collaboration avec les provinces et les territoires compétents.
Contribuer à l'amélioration des résultats en matière de services de police et de sécurité communautaire dans les communautés des Premières Nations et des Inuit, dans le but de répondre à leurs besoins et à leurs priorités particuliers.
Recipient City
Pikangikum
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Pikangikum First Nation
Recipient Postal Code
P0V 2L0
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
088-2025-2026-Q4-00062