December 10, 2020

Fort Erie and Hamilton to see new Indigenous programs to prevent human trafficking

Author: CBC News

Fort Erie will be the first place where the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) will expand its program to support Indigenous women, youth and girls affected by human trafficking.
It follows a $46 million provincial investment announced on Thursday dedicated toward anti-human trafficking community supports and Indigenous-led initiatives funds.
ONWA says Fort Erie was chosen to be the first location for expansion because it is a "priority area" with a current lack of programming, high touri