Title:
Building a Safe Passage for Indigenous WG2STGD People Impacted by Sexual Misconduct in CAF/DND
Agreement Number:
SMSRC2023.23112
Agreement Value:
$224,393.75
Agreement Date:
Feb 27, 2023 - Feb 27, 2026
Description:
Aims to ensure Elder/Knowledge Keeper support is available in case of crisis; ensure NWAC’s resource map remains updated so First Nations, Métis and Inuit Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender and Gender Diverse (WG2STGD) people have access to information on support services in their region; ensure the perspectives of Indigenous WG2STGD people are heard and included; and
build trauma-informed training capacity on sexual misconduct/violence prevention specifically related to the experiences of Indigenous WG2STGD people. Training will be provided for staff working at DND/CAF and support will be provided to service workers engaging with members of the Defence community. NWAC supports and represents Indigenous women and girls, two-spirited, transgendered and gender-diverse people across Canada and is inclusive of First Nations (on and off reserve), status, non-status, and disenfranchised Inuit and Métis across Turtle Island and Inuit Nunangat.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
An increase in projects, initiatives and services reaching the local Defence community through innovative service delivery; Greater access to information, training and support within the Defence community; An increase in effective mechanisms at the SMSRC to strengthen community-based supports for those impacted by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND, especially underserved groups; Improved support across the justice and social sectors* for those impacted by or at risk of gender-based violence, including survivors; Further integration of community-based service providers within the CAF/DND network of support services for those affected by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND.
Location:
Gatineau, Quebec, CA J8X 2K1
Reference Number:
018-2022-2023-Q4-23112
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
133493833
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Native Women's Association of Canada
Recipient's Legal Name:
Native Women's Association of Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Hull-Aylmer
Program:
Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Program Purpose:
To provide a wide array of supports to those affected by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND through increased access to community-based support services and collaboration between community-based and CAF/DND service providers.