艾伯塔省削减了一项关键的土著家庭暴力方案的资金,为幸存者提供威胁性服务。 Alberta cut funding for a key Indigenous domestic violence program, threatening services for survivors.

2024年9月,艾伯塔省结束了对 " 安全圈 " 方案的资助,该方案是艾伯塔省土著咨询服务机构为受性别暴力影响的土著妇女和儿童提供的一项关键服务。 In September 2024, Alberta ended funding for the Circle of Safety program, a critical service for Indigenous women and children affected by gender-based violence, operated by the Aboriginal Counselling Services of Alberta. 尽管该协会是唯一一个在新的赠款结构下提出申请的土著组织,但它没有获得资金,在60天内筹集135 000美元。 Despite being the only Indigenous organization to apply under a new grant structure, ACSA was denied funding and given 60 days to raise $135,000. Edmonton社区基金会捐助了40 000美元,使一个为期16周的方案得以继续,但这项服务面临无限期中止,得不到进一步支助。 A $40,000 donation from the Edmonton Community Foundation allowed one 16-week program to continue, but the service faces indefinite suspension without further support. 幸存者和倡导者说,在家庭暴力不断加剧、住房能力有限、许多人被排挤在等候名单上的时代,削减破坏了基本帮助。 Survivors and advocates say the cut disrupts essential help during a time of rising domestic violence and limited shelter capacity, leaving many on a waiting list.