It was recently announced that two major initiatives under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program would receive $163.5 million dollars.

Manitoba First Nations Police Service is getting $121 million over four years, strengthening its capacity to deliver culturally informed policing in the 12 First Nations communities it serves.

The Manitoba First Nations Safety Officer Program will get $42.5 million to expand its program, making it accessible for any community that wants it. The goal is to extend the program to all 63 First Nations in Manitoba by March 2028.

The $163-million investment is intended to strengthen First Nations-led policing, expand access to community safety officers and provide resources to address local concerns across Manitoba.