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Title:

L'ark Aan Syel Faamii: Supporting Indigenous LGBTQ2 Youth In Northern Saskatchewan

Agreement Number:

SO220157

Agreement Value:

$280,630.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 15, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

Through this 13-month project, Metis Central Western Region II (MCWRII) will develop community-informed solutions to key barriers and gaps facing 2SLGBTQI+ communities in northern Saskatchewan. This will be achieved through consultations with youth, families, partners, and the larger communities to identify the needs of Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ youth. With support from OUTSaskatoon, MCWRII staff will be trained to assist youth and their allies in connecting to resources using a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) framework in line with Two-Spirit (2S) support, with a focus on mental health. Consultations with schools and community leadership will also occur, alongside a review of policies with partner organizations. MCWRII will collaborate with schools to pilot a Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) program to provide support to youth and educate staff, the community, and families about sexual and gender diversity. MCWRII will create awareness and resources using digital storytelling and photovoice to allow youth and their allies to share their lived experiences within the project. Through this project, MCWRII will also engage with funders, government, and other stakeholders to seek long-term solutions to the system gaps identified and will create a manual for 2SLGBTQI+ supports and resources.

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:

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, CA S6V 0Z8

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q1-00211

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Metis Central Western Region 2 Council Incorporated

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.