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Title:

Growing Rainbow

Agreement Number:

SO20049

Agreement Value:

$304,925.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This 16-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of the Rainbow Coalition of Yellowknife to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by developing a five-year strategic plan; enhancing board governance; building managerial capacity; ensuring long-term sustainability by developing workshops and training modules through a fee for service model; expanding and developing tools, materials, and an online resources hub; engaging and consulting with remote Indigenous communities; and improving access to funding opportunities by developing knowledge and expertise. At the end of the project, the Rainbow Coalition of Yellowknife will have developed a strategic plan, created online and educational resources, trained all staff and established partnerships with regional organizations.

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:

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA X1A 1T6

Reference Number:

001-2020-2021-Q4-00110

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Rainbow Coalition of Yellowknife

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.