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Title:

Identity Evolution: Strategic Planning and Capacity Building for Sustainable 2SLGBTQI+ advocacy on Salt Spring Island

Agreement Number:

SO230224

Agreement Value:

$67,400.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 29, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 27-month project, Diverse and Inclusive Salt Spring Island (DAISSI) will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address the need to increase our own understanding of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion while building our membership, working towards financial sustainability, and creating a plan to secure a resource center space for 2SLGBTQI+ people. The project will include the creation of a Strategic Plan, Board needs assessment and training, the development of volunteer and communication programs to assist with growing DAISSI’s adult and youth membership, and engaging and partnering with other local and regional organizations (including local Indigenous and other Black, Indigenous and People of Colour organizations) and individuals on Salt Spring.

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:

Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, CA V8K 1T6

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q4-00037

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

DAISSI Diverse and Inclusive Salt Spring Island Society

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.