Grants and Contributions:

Okemaw Iskwewak – Métis Women Empowerment Project

AN17008

$99,500.00

May 1, 2018 - Apr 30, 2021

This 42-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. The supplemental funding will be used for staffing, acquiring software, and adopting a work plan to be in line with the pandemic limitation. Additional funding will allow MNBC to adapt to the shifting landscape of a remote workplace as well as the changing needs after a pandemic.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Surrey, British Columbia, CA V3S 2V7

001-2020-2021-Q3-00078

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Indigenous recipients

Dec 16, 2020

Métis Nation British Columbia

Women's Program

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.