Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Visionary Bridges: Embracing Two-Spirit Wisdom
Agreement Number:
SO240206
Agreement Value:
$156,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 8, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 28- month project, Rise Up Indigenous Wellness Society will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This will be achieved by establishing a Two-Spirit advisory circle, conducting policy review and identifying barriers, developing culturally relevant resources, advocating for policy changes, completing an evaluation and celebrating the Two-Spirited community.
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:
Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CA V1E 2W6
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00024
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Rise Up Indigenous Wellness 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.