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Title:

Waniskahtan - Honouring the lives and legacy of Indigenous Women and Girls and LGBTQ2S

Agreement Number:

AN190099

Agreement Value:

$495,081.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

This 20-month project will honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals and increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals. Project activities will include: a National Exhibition Launch Event in Ottawa to announce the project, a National Gathering of Families of MMIWG and LGBTQ2S including a press conference, a travelling national exhibition to five regions and an accompanying activity guide on MMIWG and LGBTQ2S.

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:

Gloucester, Ontario, CA K1J8M7

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q2-067

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

Legacy of Hope Foundation

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.