Equality depends on everyone having the opportunity to fully participate in Canada's economic, social, and political life. Removing systemic barriers tied to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, while addressing the profound costs of gender-based violence, is essential to building a future where all Canadians can thrive.
Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $758,000 for two organizations in Northwest Territories:
- FOXY is receiving $438,750 for its project Arts-based Gender-based Violence Prevention for Northern Youth, which aims to develop a culturally safe, Northern-focused, and trauma-informed gender-based violence prevention program.
- Qmunity Camp NWT is receiving $319,491 for its project Decolonizing Identity on the Land, which aims to build its capacity to advance equality of 2SLGBTQI+ communities by offering a training resource and brochure, a strategic plan, as well as governance structure and policy creation.
Through this funding, these organizations will build their capacity to provide better support and resources to address gender-based violence and advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in the North. The collaborative spirit driving these initiatives embodies the essence of progress towards gender equality and a stronger, more inclusive Canada.
Today's announcement builds on the progress of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan and the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence. The Government of Canada has signed bilateral agreements with provinces and territories to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence, and this investment is complementary to these agreements.
