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Title:

Indigenous Women’s Human Rights: Capacity Building for Leadership

Agreement Number:

WP240073

Agreement Value:

$375,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 21, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 17-month project, the Ontario Native Women’s Association will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address Indigenous women’s voices in leadership and decision-making roles and will enhance their capacity to better engage with all levels of government on issues related to human rights. To do so, the project will: 1) identify the needs and develop key messages and priorities grounded in the voices of Indigenous women to continue to refine ONWA’s positions on Indigenous women’s human rights; 2) develop resources and build Indigenous women’s capacity for leadership and advocacy about Indigenous women’s human rights; and 3) build on and strengthen partnerships to advance Indigenous women’s human rights.

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:

Fort William First Nation, Ontario, CA P7J 1K3

Reference Number:

190-2024-2025-Q3-00075

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

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.