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Title:

The Takwascikewin Project

Agreement Number:

WP230502

Agreement Value:

$545,613.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 34-month systemic change project, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan will help advance Indigenous women with lived experience of incarceration representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within the colonial, capitalist, and criminal justice systems through the development of a decolonization toolkit and education opportunities for non-profit organization wishing to hire those with barriers; the development of a leadership mentorship program; and the creation of a professional job skills development program. The Society will employ a collaborative partnership approach with organizations such as the Métis Nation Saskatchewan, Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan and the Elizabeth Fry Societies in Alberta and Manitoba to help understand the needs of underserved populations and demonstrate a commitment to reconciliation, decolonization and the empowerment of marginalized communities. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project. A report will be shared with non-profit organizations to contribute to the broader discussion on inclusion, diversity and reconciliation in the workplace and beyond.

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:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7K OH6

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q1-00009

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan Inc.

Program:

Women's Program

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.