Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Honoring Indigenous Life-Givers
Agreement Number:
AN190085
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 25, 2019 - Oct 1, 2019
Description:
This 10-week 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 a Day of Healing conference, “Honouring our Life Givers” for the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and LGBTQ2S individuals to support their personal healing and create space for their voices. The conference will include a review of the MMIWG Commission’s Report; a presentation on Women’s Roles and Responsibilities; traditional Hoop Dancing; Healing Circles; as well as a commemorative painted tipi, for public installation, to support both continued education and healing.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5A 2B7
Reference Number:
GC-2019-2020-Q2-126
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
Bear Standing Tall & Associates
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.