Ottawa – The Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) component of the Sport Support Program funds eligible organizations to deliver sport for social development projects in Indigenous communities in Canada. The SSDIC component offers a flexible program that can be tailored to address the self-identified social goals of individual Indigenous communities. Funding is delivered through 3 streams to expand sport …
Fredericton – Gender equality depends on all people having the opportunity to participate fully in Canada’s economic, social and political life. Removing systemic barriers with respect to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders will ensure a better future for all Canadians. Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender …
Ottawa – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over …
