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

Aboriginal Peoples Alliance (Northern Ontario) (APANO)

$1,218,685.00

Strategic Empowerment to Reduce Gender-based Violence

FY 2022-23 · 2022-10-25

Summary
Through this 59-month project, the Aboriginal Peoples’ Alliance Northern Ontario (APANO) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, across rural and urban communities in northern Ontario. This will be achieved through the implementation of their strategic plan; the development of internal policies and procedures to support safe and inclusive GBV programming; the strengthening of healthy workplace culture and skills; the development of an APANO Database to support efficient and targeted programming; the development and implementation of a results evaluation plan (centred on effectiveness of response and sustainability); and the development of internal research capacity. This project will engage urban and rural indigenous people across Northern Ontario, through work with local branch offices of APANO. By the end of the project, APANO will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Northern Ontario. Supplemental funding will be used to create a GBV advocacy campaign; engage with the community to develop a referral network and culturally-responsive programming; and increase organizational funding capacity. With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Aboriginal Peoples’ Alliance Northern Ontario (APANO) will (1) expand and operationalize its administrative database to strengthen community safety and improve tracking of MMIWG cases; (2) develop and deliver training focused on men’s mental health, addictions, and the intersections with gender‑based violence; (3) create and implement a trauma‑informed Indigenous Circle Process training for staff rooted in restorative practices; (4) strengthen HR governance by creating organizational safety protocols, communication and conflict resolution training, and incorporating internal GBV policy in onboarding materials. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.
Program
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Location
Cochrane, Ontario, 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
02022-10-252022-23$500,000.00
12022-10-252022-23$968,685.00
22022-10-252022-23$1,218,685.00

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
SO220037
Agreement Start Date
2022-10-25
Agreement Title
Strategic Empowerment to Reduce Gender-based Violence
Agreement Title (French)
Autonomisation stratégique pour réduire la violence fondée sur le sexe
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1,218,685.00
Amendment Date
2026-05-21
Amendment Number
2
Description
Through this 59-month project, the Aboriginal Peoples’ Alliance Northern Ontario (APANO) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, across rural and urban communities in northern Ontario. This will be achieved through the implementation of their strategic plan; the development of internal policies and procedures to support safe and inclusive GBV programming; the strengthening of healthy workplace culture and skills; the development of an APANO Database to support efficient and targeted programming; the development and implementation of a results evaluation plan (centred on effectiveness of response and sustainability); and the development of internal research capacity. This project will engage urban and rural indigenous people across Northern Ontario, through work with local branch offices of APANO. By the end of the project, APANO will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Northern Ontario. Supplemental funding will be used to create a GBV advocacy campaign; engage with the community to develop a referral network and culturally-responsive programming; and increase organizational funding capacity. With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Aboriginal Peoples’ Alliance Northern Ontario (APANO) will (1) expand and operationalize its administrative database to strengthen community safety and improve tracking of MMIWG cases; (2) develop and deliver training focused on men’s mental health, addictions, and the intersections with gender‑based violence; (3) create and implement a trauma‑informed Indigenous Circle Process training for staff rooted in restorative practices; (4) strengthen HR governance by creating organizational safety protocols, communication and conflict resolution training, and incorporating internal GBV policy in onboarding materials. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.
Description (French)
Ce projet d’une durée de 59 mois permettra à l’Alliance des peuples autochtones du Nord de l’Ontario (APANO) de renforcer sa capacité de prévenir et de contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe (VFS) envers les femmes, les filles et les personnes 2ELGBTQI+ autochtones dans les collectivités rurales et urbaines du Nord de l’Ontario. Pour y parvenir, l'organisme prévoit : la mise en œuvre de leur plan stratégique; l’élaboration de politiques et de procédures internes pour soutenir des programmes sûrs et inclusifs de lutte contre la VFS; l’enrichissement d’une culture et l’amélioration de compétences saines en milieu de travail; l’élaboration d’une base de données pour l’APANO pour soutenir des programmes efficaces et ciblés; l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre d’un plan d’évaluation des résultats (axé sur l’efficacité de la réponse et la durabilité); et le renforcement de la capacité de recherche interne. Ce projet mobilisera les Autochtones des régions urbaines et rurales du Nord de l’Ontario dans la collaboration avec les bureaux locaux de l’APANO. À la fin du projet, l’APANO aura renforcé sa capacité de prévenir et de contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe envers les femmes, les filles et les personnes 2ELGBTQI+ autochtones dans le Nord de l’Ontario. Le financement supplémentaire servira à créer une campagne de sensibilisation à la violence liée au sexe, à s'engager avec la communauté pour développer un réseau d'aiguillage et une programmation adaptée à la culture, et à augmenter la capacité de financement de l'organisation. Grâce aux fonds supplémentaires et à la prolongation accordés au début de 2026, l’Aboriginal Peoples’ Alliance Northern Ontario (APANO) 1) élargira et mettra en œuvre sa base de données administratives afin de renforcer la sécurité des communautés et d’améliorer le suivi des cas de femmes et filles autochtones disparues et assassinées; 2) élaborera et offrira une formation axée sur la santé mentale des hommes, les dépendances et les chevauchements avec la violence fondée sur le sexe; 3) créera et mettra en œuvre une formation sur le processus des cercles autochtones tenant compte des traumatismes pour le personnel, ancré dans les pratiques de justice réparatrice; 4) renforcera la gouvernance des ressources humaines en créant des protocoles de sécurité organisationnels, de la formation sur la communication et la résolution de conflits et en intégrant une politique interne sur la violence fondée sur le sexe dans les documents d’intégration. Ce faisant, l’organisme contribuera davantage à l’avancement de 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
Cochrane
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Aboriginal Peoples Alliance (Northern Ontario) (APANO)
Recipient Postal Code
P0L 1C0
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
001-2022-2023-Q3-00006
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