Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Women are Sacred: Advancing Treaty #3 Women in the Workforce
Agreement Number:
WP230550
Agreement Value:
$132,500.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 23, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 18-month systemic change project, GCT#3 Representative Services will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity. Specifically, the project will research and address some of the barriers faced by Treaty #3 women in the workforce. The project will 1) develop a set of internal principles and a guiding vision statement for the project; 2) undertake an analysis of barriers and experiences of Treaty #3 women in the workforce; 3) conduct consultations with partners and community engagement sessions; 4) create and support networks and forums for women in the workforce; and 5) develop and advocate for policies and pathways forward that improve the experiences of women in the workforce. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.
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:
Kenora, Ontario, CA P9N 3X7
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00243
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
GCT#3 Representative Services
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.