Contribution: Victims Fund
YUKON ABORIGINAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL
$725,396.00
MMIWG2S+ Family Supports Expansion
FY 2024-25 · 2024-05-16
Summary
The Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council’s (YAWC) MMIWG2S+ Family Supports Expansion project is a strategic augmentation to YAWC’s MMIWG Outreach Program, which provides connections, services, and support for families and survivors of MMIWG2S+. This expansion project represents a significant commitment to improving the well-being and resiliency of community members affected by the crimes perpetrated against MMIWG2S+. Central to the project is the establishment of a dynamic and accessible drop-in space. This dedicated space will serve as a hub for a diverse range of activities and discussions aimed at fostering holistic healing and empowerment among participants. The multifaceted program will encompass participatory sharing circles, cultural activities such as beading, workshops on mental health and overall well-being, etc. The dynamic nature of the sessions will allow for flexibility that evolves to the needs and preferences of the community.
Department
Program
Victims Fund
Recipient
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Recipient Type
Other
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Cost Centres:
Community Supports Healing for Families (CSHF)
Additional Information (French)
Centres de coûts :
Soutiens communautés guérison familles (SCGF)
Agreement End Date
2029-03-31
Agreement Number
13019667
Agreement Start Date
2024-05-16
Agreement Title
MMIWG2S+ Family Supports Expansion
Agreement Title (French)
FFADA2E+la famille soutient l'expansion
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$725,396.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council’s (YAWC) MMIWG2S+ Family Supports Expansion project is a strategic augmentation to YAWC’s MMIWG Outreach Program, which provides connections, services, and support for families and survivors of MMIWG2S+. This expansion project represents a significant commitment to improving the well-being and resiliency of community members affected by the crimes perpetrated against MMIWG2S+. Central to the project is the establishment of a dynamic and accessible drop-in space. This dedicated space will serve as a hub for a diverse range of activities and discussions aimed at fostering holistic healing and empowerment among participants. The multifaceted program will encompass participatory sharing circles, cultural activities such as beading, workshops on mental health and overall well-being, etc. The dynamic nature of the sessions will allow for flexibility that evolves to the needs and preferences of the community.
Description (French)
Le projet d'expansion des soutiens familiaux FFADA2E+ du Conseil des femmes autochtones du Yukon (YAWC) est une augmentation stratégique du programme de sensibilisation aux FFADA2E+ de YAWC, qui fournit des liens, des services et du soutien aux familles et aux survivants de FFADA2E+. Ce projet d'expansion représente un engagement important à améliorer le bien-être et la résilience des membres de la communauté touchés par les crimes perpétrés contreFFADA2E+. L'élément central du projet est la mise en place d'un espace d'accueil dynamique et accessible. Cet espace dédié servira de plaque tournante pour un large éventail d'activités et de discussions visant à favoriser la guérison holistique et l'autonomisation des participants. Le programme à multiples facettes comprendra des cercles de partage participatifs, des activités culturelles telles que le perlage, des ateliers sur la santé mentale et le bien-être général, etc. La nature dynamique des séances permettra une flexibilité qui évoluera en fonction des besoins et des préférences de la communauté.
Expected Results
Enhanced capacity to deliver appropriate services that respond to victim and survivor needs.
Expected Results (French)
Capacités renforcées de prestation de services appropriés et adaptés aux besoins des victimes et survivants
Federal Riding
Yukon
Federal Riding (French)
Yukon
Federal Riding Number
60001
Organization Code
jus
Organization
Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Program Name
Victims Fund
Program Name (French)
Fonds d'aide aux victimes
Program Purpose
The Victims Fund, supports the Department of Justice’s mandate to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Fonds d’aide aux victimes, appuie le mandat du ministère de la Justice d'assurer, au Canada, l'existence d'une société juste et respectueuse des lois, dotée d'un système de justice canadien efficace, équitable et accessible à tous.
Recipient City
Whitehorse
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
YUKON ABORIGINAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL
Recipient Postal Code
Y1A2N2
Recipient Province or Territory
YT
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
119-2024-2025-Q1-00093