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Title:

Genuine and Equitable Inclusion of 2SLGBTQI+ Communities in NB

Agreement Number:

SO220177

Agreement Value:

$314,660.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 16, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

Through this 15-month project, Alter Acadie NB will develop community-informed solutions to address the main barriers and gaps faced by 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Actions that will be taken to achieve this include collaborating with regional partners to hold information, awareness-raising, and discussion sessions in order to initiate systemic change that will promote inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. In addition, the organization will learn more about existing resources in the province through meetings, research, and consultations. It will also enhance its ability to assist 2SLGBTQIA+ people in order to improve access to resources and help them browse services using a one-stop online portal.

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:

001-2022-2023-Q4-00038

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Alter Acadie NB : l'Organisme Franco Queer du Nouveau-Brunswick

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.