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Title:

2 Spirits in Motion Society GBV Capacity

Agreement Number:

SO220004

Agreement Value:

$490,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 24-month project, 2 Spirits in Motion Society (2SiMS) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, or 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The hiring of a 2 Spirit Cultural and Prevention Coordinator and a 2 Spirit Cultural Event Coordinator will increase GBV capacity within the organization, helping to prevent further harm and increasing security within 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities. This will be achieved through GBV preventative approaches such as Equinox gatherings and the harvesting and sharing of traditional medicines, and the prioritization of Indigenous healing practices, such as pipe ceremonies, blessings, and storytelling. To preserve and promote 2 Spirit knowledge, 2SiMS will work with Elders and knowledge holders to digitally document 2S Creation Stories. Information on Indigenous methodologies of medicine harvesting and teachings about each medicine will be documented and posted online to share the knowledge. Access to medicines for 2SiMS staff, 2SiMS Board of Directors, Elder Council, Youth Council, kin organizations and other 2SiMS members will promote healing and help to prevent further harm within 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities.

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:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7M 5V8

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q1-00001

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

2 Spirits in Motion 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.