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Title:

Nutsamaht: We are One. Our Voices. Our Stories. Indigenous Women’s Pre-Conference to Women Deliver 2019.

Agreement Number:

AN190151

Agreement Value:

$151,187.00

Agreement Date:

May 15, 2019 - Aug 15, 2019

Description:

This 3-month project will encourage greater impact around Women Deliver through the delivery of Nutsamaht, a one-day pre-conference event focused on engagement of the diverse perspectives, strengths, and identities, expressions, and abilities of Indigenous women and gender-non binary individuals. Through engagement sessions, cultural celebrations, and community visits to each of the three host Nations, Nutsamaht will feature 30 speakers and 500 participants, and takes a strengths-based approach to identify solutions that improve the accessibility, quality, sustainability, and accountability of Indigenous wellness in Canada.

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:

West Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V7T 1A2

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q1-161

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

First Nations Health Authority

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.