Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Dechinta: Indigenous women and education
Agreement Number:
AN18720
Agreement Value:
$363,966.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 15, 2019 - Jun 14, 2022
Description:
This 36-month project will address the organization's capacity needs to allow the organization to continue delivering Indigenous-led programming in northern communities in order to promote social and systemic change towards gender equality. Organizational capacity will be enhanced through the review of board governance and policies, development of a comprehensive communications plan and an advocacty strategy that reduces barriers faced by Indigenous women in accesssing post-secondary opportunities.
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:
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA X1A 2N5
Reference Number:
GC-2019-2020-Q2-007
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
Dechinta Initiatives
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.