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Title:

Indigenous Youth- Honouring Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls

Agreement Number:

AN190019

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

This 20-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 educational commemoration initiatives for youth including supporting the design of a community memorial; and the development of youth programming including the exploration of traditional gender roles and the prevention of violence.

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 V9S 4M9

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q2-087

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre

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.