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Title:

Increasing our Capacity to Address and Prevent GBV in the lives of our Indigenous Populations

Agreement Number:

SO220043

Agreement Value:

$384,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 12, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 36-month project, Nisohkamakewin Foundation will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals, with a focus on individuals experiencing domestic violence in Spruce Grove, Alberta. This will be achieved through community consultations with those who have lived experience of GBV; by providing professional training related to GBV for staff and board members; by developing and implementing a holistic organizational review of policy on equity and inclusion through development and modification of a curriculum; and the provision of community and stakeholder information sessions related to GBV+ experienced by Indigenous women and girls. An evaluation tool will also be developed to ensure project objectives are being met, and knowledge gained in this project will be shared within the community to create and strengthen partnerships with other service providers to build their capacity in turn. By the end of this project, Nisohkamakewin Foundation will have strengthened their own capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people with a focus on individuals leaving situations of domestic violence. "

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:

Spruce Grove, Alberta, CA T7Y 1A4

Reference Number:

001-2022-2023-Q4-00029

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Nisohkamakewin Foundation

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.