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Title:

Increasing the Capacity of Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle

Agreement Number:

SO220099

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 36-month project, Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle (WAWC) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, and girls with a focus on strengthening WAWC’s capacity in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. This will be achieved by conducting a needs assessment to determine internal organizational needs and actioning the findings in five areas: strategic planning, digital and computer strategy and infrastructure, internal organizational capacity, governance, and staff training including violence prevention. This project will engage the Yukon Status of Women Council, to provide mentorship to the Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle. By the end of the project, Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls with a focus on organizational sustainability and capacity development to better prevent violence and provide services in the Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, and surrounding areas.

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:

Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A 1K1

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q2-00037

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Whitehorse Aboriginal Women's Circle

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.