Posted: Dec 10, 2020 3:17 PM ET | Last Updated: December 10, 2020
The Ontario Native Women s Association (ONWA) will expand its program to support Indigenous women, youth and girls affected by human trafficking, into Fort Erie, Hamilton and other Ontario cities and towns.(Shutterstock)
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 tourism and proximity to the US border.