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Title:

Creating Access and Capacity for Black 2STNB Community

Agreement Number:

SO230061

Agreement Value:

$24,980.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 8, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025

Description:

Through this 21-month project, Ubuntu - Black Trans, Non-Binary and 2Spirit Collective will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address the need for services and accessible spaces for Black Trans, Non-Binary, and Afro-Indigenous 2-Spirit people including those with disabilities, newcomers, and older adults. The project will include attaining not-for-profit corporation status; developing a training toolkit for working with Black Trans, Non-Binary, and Afro-Indigenous 2Spirit people; piloting the training toolkit with staff and volunteers; and preparing a 3-year Strategic Plan whose priorities are defined through community engagement.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M6J 0B1

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q3-00161

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ubuntu - Black Trans, Non-Binary and 2Spirit Collective

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.