Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Systemic Change to Strengthen Women’s Role in Northern Francophone Communities
Agreement Number:
WP240174
Agreement Value:
$584,070.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 9, 2024 - Jun 30, 2026
Description:
Through this 24-month project, Les EssentiElles will help advance Francophone women’s economic security and prosperity as well as their access to leadership and decision-making positions in Canada’s northern territories through systemic change. In particular, the project will address systemic barriers in northern Francophone communities by (1) conducting a study on the specific challenges Francophone women in each territory face surrounding economic prosperity and access to leadership positions, (2) supporting Francophone community organizations in adopting the study’s findings and recommendations, and (3) creating a roundtable of northern Francophone women where emerging issues can be addressed collaboratively. An external evaluator will measure and assess this systemic change project’s impact.
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:
Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A 5B3
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00182
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Les Essentielles
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.