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Title:

Bridging the Gap To Change

Agreement Number:

AB21102

Agreement Value:

$474,095.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

This 30-month project will support a feminist response and recovery from the current impacts of COVID-19, through systemic change. Black Canadian Women In Action Society (BCW) will achieve this by facilitating the inclusion of black Canadian women in Canadian society by offering presentations and training to agencies and organizations serving black women and other minority groups; building bridges between communities to promote intercultural understanding and dialogue; and promoting equal opportunities for black Canadian women. BCW will also be developing and sharing a toolkit to strengthen the process to create action and solutions for other community organizations where staff lack cultural sensitivity training. At the end of the project, the organization will have contributed to addressing systemic barriers by advancing inclusive policies and practices; encouraging more equitable and effective sharing of resources; increasing networks and collaboration to accelerate systemic change; supporting positive distribution of authority, voices, and decision-making power; and addressing persistent and harmful gender norms and attitudes to support women’s equality. BCW has secured partnerships with various organizations in Edmonton, Calgary and Fort McMurray that will support the project by helping to build capacity, positioning the project for success. Partners include MCG CAREERS INC., MacEwan University, The Learning Centre Literacy Association, NSTEP, Edmonton Heritage Council, Association Niger Canada Sahel, and Rehoboth Alliance.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5T 2R5

Reference Number:

001-2021-2022-Q3-00004

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Black Canadian Women in Action

Program:

Women's Program

Program Purpose:

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.