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

North Island Metis Association

$499,395.00

Leading Change Through Policymaking: Centering Métis Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Citizens

FY 2022-23 · 2022-10-24

Summary
Through this 59-month project, North Island Métis Association (NIMA) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on Metis Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Northern Vancouver Island. This will be achieved by using a GBA Plus lens to review the organization’s current policies and to develop and implement an anti-violence procedures manual. This project will engage Métis women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, Elders, and community members to inform the process by including their recommendations and ongoing feedback. By the end of the project, NIMA will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Northern Vancouver Island. With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, North Island Métis will complete a Board-led bylaw renewal grounded in the Values Nourish Us Framework and GBA+ principles and develop governance training materials and tools to support inclusive leadership. Through this work, they will further advance gender equality.
Program
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Location
Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Other
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
02022-10-242022-23$299,999.00
12022-10-242022-23$499,395.00

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
SO220019
Agreement Start Date
2022-10-24
Agreement Title
Leading Change Through Policymaking: Centering Métis Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Citizens
Agreement Title (French)
Orienter le changement par l’élaboration de politiques : Centrer les Métisses et les personnes 2ELGBTQQIA+
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$499,395.00
Amendment Date
2026-04-13
Amendment Number
1
Description
Through this 59-month project, North Island Métis Association (NIMA) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on Metis Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Northern Vancouver Island. This will be achieved by using a GBA Plus lens to review the organization’s current policies and to develop and implement an anti-violence procedures manual. This project will engage Métis women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, Elders, and community members to inform the process by including their recommendations and ongoing feedback. By the end of the project, NIMA will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, with a focus on Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Northern Vancouver Island. With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, North Island Métis will complete a Board-led bylaw renewal grounded in the Values Nourish Us Framework and GBA+ principles and develop governance training materials and tools to support inclusive leadership. Through this work, they will further advance gender equality.
Description (French)
Grâce à ce projet de 59 mois, la North Island Métis Association (NIMA) augmentera sa capacité à prévenir et à contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe envers les femmes, les filles et les personnes 2ELGBTQQIA+ autochtones. Pour ce faire, l’organisme appliquera l’optique de l’ACS+ pour examiner les politiques actuelles de l’organisation, et pour élaborer et mettre en œuvre un manuel des procédures de lutte contre la violence. Ce projet mobilisera des Métisses, des personnes 2ELGBTQQIA+, des aînées et aînés, et des membres de la communauté pour orienter le processus en y incluant leurs recommandations et leurs commentaires. À la fin du projet, la NIMA aura renforcé sa capacité de prévenir et de contrer la VFS envers les femmes, les filles et les personnes 2ELGBTQQIA+ autochtones, en mettant l’accent sur les Métisses et les personnes 2ELGBTQQIA+ qui vivent dans le nord de l’île de Vancouver. Grâce aux fonds supplémentaires et à la prolongation accordés au début de 2026, la North Island Métis Association procédera à une révision de ses règlements administratifs dirigée par son conseil d’administration, fondée sur le cadre « Values Nourish Us » et les principes de l’ACS l’ACS Plus. Elle élaborera également du matériel et des outils de formation en gouvernance afin de favoriser un leadership inclusif. Ces travaux contribueront à faire progresser davantage l’égalité des genres.
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
Campbell River
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
North Island Metis Association
Recipient Postal Code
V9W 6J7
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
001-2022-2023-Q3-00035