Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Tenant Empowerment through Legal Education
Agreement Number:
13355958
Agreement Value:
$125,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 24, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The project will conduct community participatory research, deliver public legal education workshops, and develop and distribute culturally relevant resources on tenant legal processes in multiple languages including Swahili and Somali. Resources will empower tenants to understand their rights and legal options related to housing and tenancy matters, specifically supporting African families, youth, immigrants, and newcomers in Edmonton.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J0K1
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00345
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
706996204
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN ADVANCEMENT
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48014
Program:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Program Purpose:
The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (JPIP) supports the departmental core responsibility of justice system support. The department plays an essential role in ensuring a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system. JPIP’s longterm goal is to contribute to increasing access to the Canadian justice system and strengthening the Canadian legal framework. It supports policy directions of the Department on issues related to family violence, access to justice, and other emerging justice related issues.