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Title:

Increasing Quality of Life for Older Adults through Remote Decision Making and Advocacy

Agreement Number:

WP230400

Agreement Value:

$199,775.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 25-month project, NWT Seniors' Society will increase its organizational capacity to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. NWT Seniors' Society will achieve this by increasing the knowledge and skills of Board members to utilize technology in their roles on the board, make decisions and advocate on behalf of the organization remotely. This project will develop an orientation and onboarding manual for Board members and develop an advocacy plan based on the organization's strategic plan.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Location:

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA X1A 1T6

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q4-00017

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

NWT Seniors' Society

Program:

Women's Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.