Joanne Bernard, Minister responsible for the Status of Women, announced that The Jane Paul Mi’kmaq Women’s Resource Centre in Sydney will be able to help more vulnerable indigenous women in their communities, with a $40,000 provincial grant.

The Jane Paul Mi’kmaq Women’s Resource Centre in Sydney will be able to help more vulnerable indigenous women in their communities, with the help of a $40,000 provincial grant.

Joanne Bernard, Minister responsible for the Status of Women, made the announcement, Feb. 28.

The one-time grant will help the centre strengthen outreach work, expand community engagement and develop a client navigation and support model.

“When we help vulnerable women in our communities access supportive programming, we are setting them on a path toward positive change in their lives,” said Ms. Bernard. ...

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