Empowering Women

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. This 24-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow the organization to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. Organizational capacity will be enhanced through the development and implementation of a strategic plan, which will encompass the creation of a support services directory and training for local agencies to enhance their capacity to support Indigenous women. Supplement funding will be used to increase volunteer capacity to engage Indigenous Girls through cultural awareness activities that address in an informal manner intergenerational trauma and build a support network that will strengthen the Bonnyville Friendship Centre community.

Eligibility

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.