Grants and Contributions

Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Projects

Through this 29-month project, PEI Transgender Network (PEITN) will build stronger capacity of 2SLGTBI+ community organizations and network to advance 2SLGTBQI+ equality. The project will address the organization’s capacity to gather knowledge and resources, while addressing data gaps pertaining to the community. This will allow PEITN to identify common barriers faced by community members in Prince Edward Island. This will be achieved by strengthening the organizational governance structure and advocacy planning, and by designing and implementing a strategic plan that is developed by and for transgender and gender diverse community.

Through this 29-month project, the multi-sector Safe at Home Hamilton Steering Committee of Mission Services of Hamilton Inc., will put in place a Safe at Home (SAH) program to strengthen the GBV sector in Hamilton, Ontario. It will address survivors’ right to affordable and quality housing; the need for a new housing option for survivors fleeing violence; and create a comprehensive set of wrap-around supports and services for survivors of partner violence. It will also address the need for a gender transformative approach to the design and delivery of GBV and related services, and lack of availability of a Canada-specific SAH Policies and Practice document.

This initiative will include a network of cross-sector service providers in Hamilton so women (and children) will be diverted from VAW shelters and stay "Safe at Home" guided by a plethora of supports. An external evaluator will measure and assess implementation successes and the impact of this promising practice, and the Steering Committee will summarize lessons learned around adaptation and implementation as well as program impacts on system change, client housing stability, and violence reduction to share information on the promising practice with others so that they may replicate or expand upon it.

This 7-month project will build the capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community-serving organizations and networks to advance the equality of older 2SLGBTQI+ adults. This will be achieved through the founding and incorporation of a pan-Canadian coalition which will focus on 2SLGBTQI+ older people. The purpose of the coalition will be to build networks, research, education, and partnerships that support the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQI+ older people and raise awareness about their challenges while advocating for policy changes to improve lives.

In addition to incorporating, Senior Pride Network Canada will develop a 3-year strategic plan. The coalition will undergo a process of data compilation and member input to ensure that its strategic plan is informed by the needs and priorities of the older 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

This project will enable Senior Pride Network Canada to develop a GBA+ framework, build capacity and awareness, develop recommendations for policies and programs and to advocate for change.

The supplemental funding will be used for legal services associated with the incorporation of the organization.

Through this 30-month project, Rainbow Coalition of Waterloo Region (RCWR) will build stronger capacity to support 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. This project will address various issues, including a lack of community feedback across diverse 2SLGBTQI+ communities, capacity-building support for grassroots 2SLGBTQI+ organizations, and limited foundational capacity of RCWR.

The project will include the development of a strategic plan that is responsive to local 2SLGBTQI+ community needs, the creation of a Community Advisory Council, and regular Community Forums to better understand community needs and experiences. It will also increase capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community leaders within RCWR's network and provide training for Board members, Council members, and volunteers to support sustainability, including governance, grant-writing, and anti-racism initiatives. RCWR will enhance its organizational profile, including clear branding and digital presence, to increase its visibility, impact, and partnership development. The project's success will be evaluated through feedback from the Council, surveys of participants, and regular reviews of organizational capacity and strategic goals.

Through this 29-month project, Muskoka Parry Sound Coordinated Sexual Assault Services (MPSSAS) will develop and put in place Aanji Bimaadziwin (A Changed Life) – a project linking Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, women and 2S people as mentors or mentees – to strengthen the GBV sector. They will address needs in rural/remote and diverse communities in a manner that recognizes the colonial impacts of gender-based violence and marginalization and provides strategies for trauma-informed and culturally relevant healing.

To do so, the project will build on the agency’s Survivor-to-Survivor Peer Mentorship Project, working with Indigenous Leadership to develop a training program and toolkit that is delivered with a decolonial and culturally relevant lens. They will develop and deliver land-based healing events, piloting and refining the model. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the project, and they expect to see additional modules/materials developed to address needs identified both by Indigenous groups and mainstream organizations.

MPSSAS will promote the promising practice of their project within their network/sector through social media and the sector’s provincial coalition so that they may replicate it or expand upon it. The results will also be shared with the WAGE GBV Knowledge Centre.

To purchase equipment that will improve safety at the airport

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

This project aims to study the health and resilience of the northern ecosystems and communities by collecting lakes samples in Northwest Territories to better understand their hydrology, geology, geomorphology and limnology. By using Indigenous knowledge and research, collaborators will have access to samples collected to analyze data, fostering a deeper understanding of complex concepts and promoting active engagement in STEM education for future work in research.

This grant will support The Waskesiu Foundation Annual Gala event, which is a key fundraiser for the organization and an opportunity to recognize individuals and other organizations for their contribution to the community. This years Gala event includes an evening of musical entertainment that will serve to extend the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival scheduled to begin the following day.