$2,912,078 investment will support community initiatives that help prevent violence and support survivors in Thunder Bay
April 16th, 2025
Thunder Bay — The Ontario government is taking action to prevent and address gender-based violence in Thunder Bay by investing 2,912,078 over three years in 3 new and innovative projects.
The projects being funded in Thunder Bay are:
- Matawa First Nations Management – $1,834,215
- Nokiiwin Tribal Council, Inc. – $569,614
- Thunder Bay Counselling – $508,249
“Our government is continuing to take action to end gender-based violence in all its forms,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “I’m proud that Ontario is funding new and innovative projects across the province that will prevent gender-based violence before it occurs. These projects tackle the root causes and are critical to breaking the cycle of abuse. Together with community partners, we are supporting local solutions and building safer and healthier communities for generations to come.”
This investment is part of Ontario’s actions to better respond to violence, build safer and healthier communities, and support women’s well-being and economic opportunities through Ontario’s action plan to end gender-based violence.
“This investment of nearly $3 million will help local organizations including Matawa First Nations Management, Nokiiwin Tribal Council, and Thunder Bay Counselling deliver targeted supports that make a real difference in the lives of women, families, and Indigenous communities across our region.” said The Hon. Kevin Holland, MPP for Thunder Bay–Atikokan. I want to thank all those involved in this work for their tireless efforts to build a safer, more compassionate Thunder Bay.”
Quick facts
Ontario is investing approximately $98 million in up to 83 new initiatives across the province that will focus on building safer communities, stopping gender-based violence before it happens, and helping survivors to recover and rebuild their lives. The ministry is currently working to confirm project details and funding agreements with the organizations that will deliver the new initiatives.
This funding builds on Ontario’s existing investments of $1.4 billion over four years in community support programs that prevent gender-based violence and support survivors. The investment is part of Ontario’s $162 million agreement with the federal government to implement the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
Quotes
“By strengthening community-based services and improving economic security for survivors, our government is continuing to help prevent violence and support survivors so they can heal, rebuild their lives, and achieve financial stability for themselves and their families. I look forward to seeing how these new projects and their innovative approaches will help address gender-based violence in communities across Ontario.”
– Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity
“Thunder Bay Counselling is thrilled with this announcement. We will be working with community partners to support survivors of gender-based violence and their families to build short term economic safety and longer-term financial security. Survivors will have access to a full range of financial services that will assist to reduce vulnerability to gender-based violence, establish supports for people when they are in urgent need and help survivors and their families to rebuild and establish financial independence.”
– Nancy Chamberlain, CEO of Thunder Bay Counselling
Additional Resources
Ontario’s action plan to end gender-based violence
Get help if you are experiencing violence