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Title:

Creating and Environment of Growth: Capacity Building for Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak

Agreement Number:

AN18756

Agreement Value:

$750,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This 48-month project will address organizational capacity needs to ensure that Métis women from across the homeland are safe, connected, empowered and have capacity to work with other Canadian and Métis organizations to help create the conditions for healthy, vibrant and productive communities throughout the Métis Nation. Organizational capacity will be enhanced through the following activities: develop and implement a strategic plan, build operational capacity, enhance advocacy, education, and outreach, and develop and foster strategic partnerships.

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:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 0M6

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q1-092

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak/Women of the Métis Nation

Program:

Department for Women and Gender Equality

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.