It was announced yesterday by Justice Minister Matt Wiebe, that organizations that help victims of crime will receive more funding.

The additional $250-thousand is coming from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

The Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund uses the proceeds of the sale of seized criminal property to protect Manitoba families and enhance public safety.

Grants from the fund are used for a variety of important initiatives, including building community, preventing crime, investing in youth and supporting victims of crime.

This year for the north, funding is being provided to the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Family and Community Wellness Centre, which provides a bereavement support group for families of homicide victims in Thompson and surrounding areas.