Title:
Leading Change Through Policymaking: Centering Métis Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Citizens
Agreement Number:
SO220019
Agreement Value:
$499,395.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 24, 2022 - Sep 30, 2027
Description:
Through this 59-month project, North Island Métis Association (NIMA) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on Metis Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Northern Vancouver Island. This will be achieved by using a GBA Plus lens to review the organization’s current policies and to develop and implement an anti-violence procedures manual.
This project will engage Métis women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, Elders, and community members to inform the process by including their recommendations and ongoing feedback.
By the end of the project, NIMA will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Northern Vancouver Island.
With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, North Island Métis will complete a Board-led bylaw renewal grounded in the Values Nourish Us Framework and GBA+ principles and develop governance training materials and tools to support inclusive leadership. Through this work, they will further advance gender equality.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Location:
Campbell River, British Columbia, CA V9W 6J7
Reference Number:
001-2022-2023-Q3-00035
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Amendment Date
Apr 13, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
North Island Metis Association
Program:
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.