Grants and Contributions

To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters

This 40-month project will increase the ability of the Niitoiyis Family Support Society (formerly the Awo Taan Healing Lodge) to prevent or address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. This will be achieved by improving the effectiveness of governance through a comprehensive evaluation of the Board of Directors using Indigenous gender-based analysis, and the development and implementation of a leadership succession plan that is culturally informed and community-led.

This project will engage The Calgary Police Services, Aboriginal Friendship Centre, The Advisory Circle for the GBV Indigenous Framework for Healing and Wellness, Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, Indigenous Women Shelters and Shelters serving Indigenous women (Eagle Nest, Sonshine, Discovery House, Sheriff King), and the Knowledge Keeper Circle for Gender-Based Violence to provide advice, guidance, and recommendations for the succession plan.

By the end of the project, Niitoiyis Family Support Society will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people by creating a strong, ethical, and respected Indigenous Governance and Leadership system.

Through this 24 month project, the Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ persons with a focus on 2SLGBTQQIA+ seniors within the Edmonton area. This will be achieved by building capacity in the organization’s governance to develop a 3-year strategic plan; recruitment and governance training for the Board of Directors guided by GBA+ principles, Indigenous values; revision of organizational bylaws, policies and procedures to ensure stronger alignment with the needs of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ community; strengthening and expanding collaborations and partnerships including creating a local Indigenous Advisory Council; implementing strategies to improve communication with community members and be more responsive to Indigenous seniors needs; and developing a trauma informed tool kit.

The project will engage ally organizations such as Native Counselling Services of Alberta, Edmonton 2 Spirit Society, Centre to End Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) and various funding agencies to respond to the needs of Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ senior citizens, to ensure long-term organizational sustainability and to increase responsiveness to address and prevent gender-based violence.

By the end of the project, EASC will have strengthened their capacity and created tools to prevent and address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples and most notably seniors.

Improved organizational effectiveness will result in enhancements to governance; effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of programs and services; and increased transparency to IAAW’s Board, participants, and the community.

This will be achieved by building capacity through the revision of the current organizational program model; strengthening and expanding collaborations and partnerships by creating 3 local advisory councils with sister service delivery organizations; development of strategies for staff recruitment, training, and retention; development of an advocacy strategy to establish relationships with governments and philanthropy partners and the creation of a digital library of wise practises.

The project will engage ally organizations such as Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc., Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc., North End Women’s Centre, Voices: Manitoba Youth in Care Network and various grassroots outreach programs. Engagement will include consultation, feedback, and support to meet the complex ever-changing needs of Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ victims and survivors of sexual exploitation/trafficking and to ensure long-term organizational sustainability.

By the end of the project, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre will have strengthened their capacity and created programs and tools to prevent and address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples and most notably victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre will operationalize the HOME residential healing program; develop and deploy an Indigenous SEY outreach model grounded in the Seven Sacred Teaching; deliver integrated training curriculum for outreach workers and sector partners; and update and expand on advisory committee roles and advocacy strategy development.

Through this 29-month project, Dechinta Initiatives will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, girls, or 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in the Northwest Territories. This will be achieved by developing a decision-making model with a GBA+ lens and reflective of Indigenous laws and governance models, reforming HR policies and practices, enhancing staff training and skill development, and implementing an organizational evaluation focused on community impact.

By the end of the project, Dechinta Initiatives will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

Strengthening Resilience of Women and Girls Affected By Conflict To Fight Against Gender Based Violence in Kumbo Central Subdivision of The North West Region Cameroon

Engaging Indigenous Peoples on Net-Zero