Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Smúlhats Zewátetcal Síwin Nmíml̓en (Women helping others learn new ways)
Agreement Number:
WP240118
Agreement Value:
$99,999.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 29, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 20-month project, Sqwem-Sqwem Consulting Services Society will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need to strengthen board governance and the need to foster stronger relationships with government and First Nations and government entities. The project will include the development and implementation of a board policies and procedures manual and will build key partnerships with other First Nations and government entities to further advocate for Indigenous women and girls.
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:
Lillooet, British Columbia, CA V0K 1V0
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00129
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sqwem-Sqwem Consulting Services 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.