Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Honouring our sisters, matriarchs and life givers
Agreement Number:
AN190037
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2019 - Oct 1, 2020
Description:
This 13-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 the creation and raising of a memorial totem pole; healing circle and sweat lodge ceremonies; as well as various workshops to address trauma and abuse for Indigenous women.
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:
Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA V9R 6N4
Reference Number:
GC-2019-2020-Q2-098
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal 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.