Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Performances of the new Indigenous opera Missing in Victoria, Prince George, and Regina
Agreement Number:
AN190032
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019
Description:
This 5-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 performances of a new Indigenous Opera titled “Missing” in various cities; and the development of increased reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
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:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8Z 1J6
Reference Number:
GC-2019-2020-Q2-094
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
Victoria Native Friendship 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.