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Contribution: Women's Program

Government of Yukon Women and Gender Equity Directorate

$250,000.00

“Strengthening Community-based Programs – Sally & Sister/Soeurs

FY 2021-22 · 2021-10-07

Summary
The Department and the Government of Yukon Women's Directorate joint funding initiative is in response to the immediate food security needs for women and children in Whitehorse. Specifically, this program will provide a safe environment with hot meals four days per week for women and children along with a network of safety and supports for those who attend. The project will result in a safe space for women and children to access food, learning, and resources on where to find assistance and support when needed. The Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council will be a strategic partner that will coordinate and administer the program.
Program
Women's Program
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Recipient Type
Government
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
YT21927
Agreement Start Date
2021-10-07
Agreement Title
“Strengthening Community-based Programs – Sally & Sister/Soeurs
Agreement Title (French)
« Renforcement des programmes communautaires – Sally & Sister/Soeurs
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$250,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The Department and the Government of Yukon Women's Directorate joint funding initiative is in response to the immediate food security needs for women and children in Whitehorse. Specifically, this program will provide a safe environment with hot meals four days per week for women and children along with a network of safety and supports for those who attend. The project will result in a safe space for women and children to access food, learning, and resources on where to find assistance and support when needed. The Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council will be a strategic partner that will coordinate and administer the program.
Description (French)
L’initiative conjointe de financement du Ministère et de la Direction de la condition féminine et de l’équité des genres du gouvernement du Yukon répond aux besoins immédiats en matière de sécurité alimentaire des femmes et des enfants de Whitehorse. Plus précisément, ce programme offrira des repas chauds dans un environnement sécuritaire quatre jours par semaine à des femmes et à des enfants, ainsi qu’un réseau de sécurité et de soutien pour les participantes et participants. Le projet offrira un environnement sécuritaire où les femmes et les enfants auront accès à de la nourriture, à de l’apprentissage et à des ressources qui offrent de l’aide et du soutien au besoin. Le Conseil des femmes autochtones du Yukon sera un partenaire stratégique qui coordonnera et administrera le programme.
Expected Results
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Expected Results (French)
Les femmes et les parties prenantes peuvent obtenir de l’aide pour traiter des enjeux liés à l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes.
Organization Code
wage
Organization
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Program Name
Women's Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de promotions de la femme
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme de promotion de la femme a pour but de promouvoir l’égalité entre les sexes au Canada et il travaille pour ce faire à réduire ou éliminer les obstacles systémiques qui freinent le progrès des femmes. Le Programme soutient la visée du gouvernement du Canada de promouvoir l’égalité entre les sexes au Canada. Il cadre avec les priorités du gouvernement du Canada en matière de prospérité économique et ses engagements internationaux en matière d’égalité entre les sexes.
Recipient City
Whitehorse
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Government of Yukon Women and Gender Equity Directorate
Recipient Postal Code
Y1A 1Y8
Recipient Province or Territory
YT
Recipient Type
G
Reference Number
001-2021-2022-Q4-00033