Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Winter Gathering For Metis MMWG2S+ Families and Survivors
Agreement Number:
12969636
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 19, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
Women of the Métis Nation will host a two and a half day winter gathering for 8 to 12 Métis MMWG2S+ families. The gathering will bring together 20-25 Métis participants impacted by MMIWG2S+ from Northwestern Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. The project will seek to create and maintain space for MMWG2S+ mixed race families/survivors to identify gaps, challenges and strategies for resilience and change; prioritize Métis cultural teachings, ceremonies, arts, and land-based healing practices that affirm intersecting identities; and strengthen networks of support and solidarity while developing and sharing knowledge and skills to increase access to justice and well-being.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P0K3
Reference Number:
119-2023-2024-Q3-00046
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Single-Year Project 2023-2024 Project Amount: $ 100,000.00 Approved Date: 2023/12/19
Recipient's Legal Name:
WOMEN OF THE MÉTIS NATION
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
Program:
Victims Fund
Program Purpose:
The Victims Fund provides grants and contributions to support projects and activities that encourage the development of new approaches, promote access to justice, improve the capacity of service providers, foster the establishment of referral networks, and/or increase awareness of services available to victims of crime and their families.