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Local programs get provincial funds
The provincial government has announced grants through the PlanH program to local governments and Indigenous communities, including the City of Cranbrook and Columbia Valley Métis.
Funded by the Ministry of Health and administered by BC Healthy Communities, the PlanH program supports local and Indigenous governments to create healthier communities through resources, practices and learning opportunities that focus on people, society and the environment.
This year, 33 projects will be funded for a total of $250,000 under two funding streams: Community Connectedness; and Healthy Public Policy.
Two projects are local.
The City of Cranbrook is receiving $15,000 for the formulation of a community food charter as a step toward developing and implementing food-security policies for a more just and equitable food system for all community members.
The goal of the community food charter and eventual food security plan is to provide education and awareness about the importance of a sustainable and equitable food system, while increasing opportunities for growing, preparing and processing local foods, reducing and reusing food waste, and supporting the conservation of resources, such as water, fossil fuels and soil, all with a lens of anti-racism. Funding:
Columbia Valley Métis Chartered Community Project is getting $5,000 tohost weekly community gatherings and three large community celebrations to foster healthy community connections between citizens and connect citizens to their heritage, Métis culture and traditions.
“It takes many people working together to build healthier communities,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “The PlanH program has been supporting local and Indigenous government initiatives that promote and foster healthy lifestyles. By supporting local projects, we are investing in people and preventative health care that will allow people throughout B.C. to live healthier lives.”
In addition to grant funding, PlanH provides tools, resources and capacity supports to communities, such as workshops, webinars and action guides. These resources support engagement and partnerships across sectors to support healthier communities.
Examples include guides that encourage community involvement, such as adding neighbourhood-based centres for social events; developing policy to encourage safe, active travel to school and workplaces; and improving accessibility throughout the community for people of all ages and abilities.
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