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Title:

Indigenous Women's Artistic Creations of Weaving Our Stories

Agreement Number:

AN190033

Agreement Value:

$195,656.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

This 19-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: coordination and support of commemoration initiatives including workshops to discuss Indigenous women’s safety and increase awareness of MMIWG and male violence against women, healing circles, and the creation of a collaborative art exhibit and guide book to be shared with affected communities.

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:

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V5V 1L7

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q2-095

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

Aboriginal Women's Organizing Network Society

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.