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Title:

Honouring Our Sisters

Agreement Number:

AN190013

Agreement Value:

$99,511.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

This 20-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: working in collaboration with Calgary’s MMIWG Committee, families, and survivors to procure a piece of artwork in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls; as well as coordinating an event to unveil the artwork and provide a space for families and survivors to mourn and celebrate those lost.

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:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2H 0M8

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q2-083

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary

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.