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Contribution: Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities Inc.

$860,751.00

Building sustainable, empowered communities through a shared vision of culture, connection & values

FY 2022-23 · 2022-09-12

Summary
Through this 61-month project, Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities Inc. (EIWFSC) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on Peer Facilitators and Youth in the rural areas around Stephenville, NL. This will be achieved by building a strong organizational governance structure: developing a clear set of policies and procedures, by-laws and constitution, and a strategic plan. The project will aim to build the capacity of both the board of directors and Indigenous men and women Peer Facilitators from a leadership development perspective, and to foster collaborative working relationships between these groups and the Indigenous community. EIWFSC will also engage with Indigenous youth to develop a Lateral Violence training program. All of these initiatives are to be carried out through a GBA Plus lens, especially where community consultation and project delivery are concerned. At the end of the project, EIWFSC will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on peer-to-peer learning and leadership development in Indigenous men and youth. Supplemental funds were provided in early 2023 to allow EIWFSC to train and support Peer Facilitators in Labrador, NL. Additional supplemental funds and an extension were provided in early 2026, to further strengthen sector and community capacity to address GBV. To do so, EIWFSC will develop and deliver a presentation on lateral kindness principles, have the Peer Facilitators deliver the Lateral Kindness workshop across Newfoundland and Labrador, host a Leadership and Wellness Gathering for Indigenous women and workshop participants, and facilitate camps for youth and adults to promote healthy and safe communities.
Program
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Location
Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02022-09-122022-23$441,250.00
12022-09-122022-23$551,548.00
22022-09-122022-23$860,751.00

As published

Additional Information
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Additional Information (French)
Augmentation de la valeur de l'accord, changement de la date de fin
Agreement End Date
2027-09-30
Agreement Number
SO220023
Agreement Start Date
2022-09-12
Agreement Title
Building sustainable, empowered communities through a shared vision of culture, connection & values
Agreement Title (French)
Bâtir des communautés durables et autonomes grâce à une vision commune de la culture, des relations et des valeurs
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$860,751.00
Amendment Date
2026-05-26
Amendment Number
2
Description
Through this 61-month project, Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities Inc. (EIWFSC) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on Peer Facilitators and Youth in the rural areas around Stephenville, NL. This will be achieved by building a strong organizational governance structure: developing a clear set of policies and procedures, by-laws and constitution, and a strategic plan. The project will aim to build the capacity of both the board of directors and Indigenous men and women Peer Facilitators from a leadership development perspective, and to foster collaborative working relationships between these groups and the Indigenous community. EIWFSC will also engage with Indigenous youth to develop a Lateral Violence training program. All of these initiatives are to be carried out through a GBA Plus lens, especially where community consultation and project delivery are concerned. At the end of the project, EIWFSC will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on peer-to-peer learning and leadership development in Indigenous men and youth. Supplemental funds were provided in early 2023 to allow EIWFSC to train and support Peer Facilitators in Labrador, NL. Additional supplemental funds and an extension were provided in early 2026, to further strengthen sector and community capacity to address GBV. To do so, EIWFSC will develop and deliver a presentation on lateral kindness principles, have the Peer Facilitators deliver the Lateral Kindness workshop across Newfoundland and Labrador, host a Leadership and Wellness Gathering for Indigenous women and workshop participants, and facilitate camps for youth and adults to promote healthy and safe communities.
Description (French)
Grâce à ce projet d’une durée de 61 mois, Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities Inc. (EIWFSC) renforcera sa capacité de prévenir et de contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe subie par les femmes, les filles et les personnes 2ELGBTQQIA+ autochtones. Elle mettra l’accent sur les pairs facilitateurs et les jeunes dans les régions rurales près de Stephenville (Terre Neuve et Labrador). Pour y parvenir, elle mettra en place une puissante structure de gouvernance organisationnelle et formera un ensemble de politiques et de procédures claires, des règlements et une constitution, ainsi qu‘un plan stratégique. Le projet visera à renforcer les capacités du conseil d’administration et des pairs facilitateurs autochtones du point de vue du développement du leadership et à favoriser la collaboration entre ces groupes et la communauté autochtone. EIWFSC collaborera également avec les jeunes autochtones pour élaborer un programme de formation sur la violence latérale. Toutes ces initiatives doivent être réalisées dans l’optique de l’analyse comparative entre les sexes Plus, surtout en ce qui concerne la consultation communautaire et l’exécution des projets. À la fin du projet, EIWFSC aura renforcé sa capacité de prévenir et de contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe à l’égard des femmes, des filles et des personnes 2ELGBTQQIA+ autochtones, en ayant mis l’accent sur l’apprentissage entre pairs et le développement du leadership chez les hommes et les jeunes autochtones. Des fonds supplémentaires ont été fournis au début de 2026 afin de permettre à l’organisme EIWFSC de former et de soutenir des pairs animatrices et pairs animateurs au Labrador, à Terre Neuve. Une prolongation et d’autres fonds supplémentaires ont été accordés au début de 2026 afin de renforcer la capacité du secteur et de la collectivité à contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe. Pour atteindre ce but, l’organisme EIWFSC : développera et animera une présentation sur les principes de gentillesse latérale; fera en sorte que les pairs animatrices et pairs animateurs animeront des ateliers sur la gentillesse latérale partout à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador; organisera un rassemblement sur le leadership et le bien-être pour les femmes autochtones et les personnes participant aux ateliers; et animera des camps pour jeunes et adultes afin d’encourager le développement de collectivités saines et sécuritaires.
Expected Results
Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Expected Results (French)
Des partenariats et des collaborations sont mis en place ou améliorés pour appuyer le mouvement de la diversité sexuelle. Les organisations de la diversité sexuelle ont de meilleures connaissances et une capacité accrue pour faire avancer l’égalité en ce qui concerne le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle ainsi que l’identité et l’expression de genre.
Organization Code
wage
Organization
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Program Name
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de promotion de l’égalité des sexes, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité et de l’expression de genre
Program Purpose
The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.
Program Purpose (French)
L'objectif du programme ESSOGIE est de faire progresser l'égalité sociale, politique et économique en ce qui concerne le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre. Le programme encourage la progression vers une meilleure compréhension de l'intersection du sexe et du genre avec d'autres facteurs identitaires, notamment la race, l'origine nationale et ethnique, l'origine ou l'identité autochtone, l'âge, l'orientation sexuelle, la condition socio-économique, le lieu de résidence et le handicap.
Recipient City
Stephenville
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
A2N 1J3
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
001-2022-2023-Q3-00019
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