The federal government is investing a total of $758,241 in two NWT organizations aiming to address gender-based violence and advance 2SLGBTQIPA+ equality.
In a Monday press release, the federal government announced it was committing $438,750 to support Foxy in developing an arts gender-based violence prevention program for northern youth.
Ottawa also announced it was committing $319,491 to Qmunity Camp NWT, which aims to build its capacity by offering a training resource and develop a strategic plan, governance structure and policy.
“The funding being announced today will help these two organizations chart a path towards building safer communities across the Northwest Territories for Indigenous women and girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people,” NWT MP Michael McLeod said in a statement.
“Gender equality means dismantling barriers for all people in Canada, including addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities,” Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien was quoted as saying. “Investing directly in communities and the organizations that support them will help ensure that everyone – including youth and 2SLGBTQI+ communities – can live free from discrimination and violence.”
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