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Title:

Fort William First Nation MMIWG Commenorative Celebration

Agreement Number:

AN190089

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 3, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This 6-month project will honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ2S individuals and increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals. Project activities will include the collaborative sewing of a Red Jingle Dress, which will then be presented at the Annual First Nation Pow Wow along with the singing of an honour song. This addition to the Annual Pow Wow will provide the opportunity for all dancers and community members to come together to dance in spirit and prayer for the Missing and Murdered Women and help them along their healing journey.

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 1L3

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q2-077

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

Fort William First 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.