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Brighter Futures

The Brighter Futures Program assists First Nations and Inuit Communities in developing community-based approaches to health programs. The purpose of this program is to improve the quality of, and access to, culturally sensitive wellness services in the community. These services will in turn help create healthy family and community environments, which support child development.

While the program is intended specially for First Nations and Inuit children from ages 0-6, it is recognized that children’s needs cannot be separated from those of their families and community.  For this reason, Brighter Futures funds a number of program areas that directly and indirectly support child development.

There are a number of components to Brighter Futures:

• community mental health;
• child development;
• injury prevention;
• healthy babies; and
• parenting skills.

The communities determine their priorities and allocate their resources accordingly.

• Brighter Future Program Guidelines and Funding Process (PDF - 57.44 KB)
• Brighter Futures Activity Reporting Instructions/Guidelines (PDF - 42.27 KB)
• Do you need help writing your financial report? (PDF - 213.62 KB)
• Do you need to amend your Contribution Agreement? (PDF - 39.35 KB)

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