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Title:

LGBTQ+ community visivility in rural Francophone New Brunswick

Agreement Number:

SO20177

Agreement Value:

$243,886.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 2, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This 17-month project aims to strengthen the capacity and networks of the Rendez-vous de la fierté Acadie Love inc. organization to promote LGBTQ2 equality. The following activities will achieve the project's objectives: strengthen management capacity through strategic, operational and financial planning; strengthen the capacity of the organization and its employees; strengthen collaboration between LGBTQ organizations in the region; increase the capacity of the LGBTQ2 sector; and raise awareness among Francophone populations about the presence and issues of LGBTQ2 communities in Francophone minority communities. By the end of the project, the organization will have developed long-term sustainability and an internal governance plan to ensure continuous development. The organization will also have established collaboration among community organizations and other sector partners to raise awareness and integrate the LGBTQ2 community of New Brunswick.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Location:

Caraquet, New Brunswick, CA E1W 1A5

Reference Number:

001-2020-2021-Q3-00040

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Le rendez-vous de la fierté acadie love inc.

Program:

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.