Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Okemaw Iskwewak – Métis Women Empowerment Project

Agreement Number:

AN17008

Agreement Value:

$398,400.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 5, 2018 -

Organization:

Status of Women Canada

Location:

Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2018-Q4-029

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

S-36019

Additional Information:

Multi-year project

Recipient's Legal Name:

Métis Nation of British Columbia

Program:

Status of Women Canada

Program Purpose:

This 36-month project will strengthen the leadership of Métis women in British Columbia to influence governance structures, programs, policies, and practices within Métis Nation British Columbia. A needs assessment to identify barriers that prevent Métis women, including elected women, from exercising leadership in their community will be conducted to inform the development of a gender framework. The culturally appropriate gender framework, with local and province-wide strategies to support women in their respective leadership roles, will be implemented to advance the needs of Métis women and girls. Through the project, the organization will establish and facilitate a dialogue between Métis women, local decision-makers, and experts to develop and implement a shared vision of inclusive governance.