A news release on the province’s website says the project will help provide culture-based services for Indigenous and Black communities. HALIFAX—The Nova Scotia and federal governments are investing $2 million in a project to support Indigenous and Black Nova Scotian women who are survivors of domestic violence. The Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia, the Association of Black Social Workers and the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre will be receiving the funding over the next few years. According to research published on the Department of Justice’s website, Indigenous women experience higher rates of domestic abuse than non-Indigenous women. The four groups have been asking survivors since December what’s most important to them to create a deeper understanding of how to better serve their communities.

Source: thestar June 30, 2019 17:26 UTC