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Government of Canada announces investment in women’s organizations in Quebec City

Women’s organizations provide essential services in communities, and help women and girls enjoy financial security, live free from violence and be able to participate in all spheres of the economy and society. For too long, however, these organizations have been underfunded, underestimated and weakened. The Government of Canada recognizes that women’s organizations are the cornerstone of the women’s movement; maintaining and increasing their capacity to do this important work is the most effective way to promote gender equality.

That is why, on April 26, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Family, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Québec, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister of Women and Gender Equality, announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $2.4 million in 10 organizations in Québec.

During the announcement made to the Association YWCA de Québec, Minister Duclos highlighted the organizations that will receive the funding, namely

• Association YWCA Québec
• Atikamekw Sipi – Council of the Atikamekw Nation
• Tuque Native Friendship Centre
• Women’s Resources Center of Beauport
• Cree Women’s Association of Eeyou Istche
• Development fund dedicated to women’s entrepreneurship
• Grand Council of the Waban-Aki Nation Inc.
• Inuit Women’s Association of Saturviit
• Table of Consultation of the Women’s Movement of Mauricie
• Val-d’Or Native Friendship Center

The Grand Council of the Waban-Aki Nation will receive $ 49,427 in funding for its W8banakiak Women’s Knowledge Mobilization Project in the management of Ndakinna territory.

This investment will increase the participation of W8banakiak women in the Ndakinna office to ensure that services provided to women in the community are equal and inclusive.

“We are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and community identity among all W8banakiak. With this support from the Government of Canada, we can ensure that women receive equal support from all the services we provide. »

Ten of the more than 250 women’s and Aboriginal women’s organizations across Canada receive funding through the Government of Canada’s Capacity Building Fund. The funding is the result of the Budget 2018 announcement of $100 million over five years to support a viable and sustainable women’s movement across Canada.

Project W, the show | A seventh edition all new

In a few days, Project W – The show will amaze you with its brand new concept. Unlike previous years, when the W project offered an evening in the form of a fashion show, this spring’s event will focus on Abenaki cultural richness through the fusion of the various talents of the Abenaki. In addition, participants of all ages will be on stage to present performances inspired by the traditions of their Nation. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator

It is at the Nicolet Centre des arts populaires, on May 4, at 7 p.m., that members of the Abenaki communities of Odanak and Wôlinak will present the results of the work they have accomplished over the past few weeks. Whether it is through an art exhibition, a video or a performance of traditional dance, song or drumming, everything that will be presented during this evening will testify to the pride that participants show in the cultural richness of the Abenaki nation. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator

During this evening, the public can expect a unique experience thanks to what the W project team has reserved for them. Whether it is through the tribute dedicated to the elders or through the colourful performances that will be presented to them throughout the evening, spectators will undoubtedly be amazed to see the extent of Abenaki talent. As Marc-Olivier O’Bomsawin, co-lead of Project W, points out, “the purpose of this event is to ensure that people in the region can witness not only the talent of the participants, but also their strong feelings of belonging and pride felt through their involvement in this project. »

“Thanks to the W show and the positive values it conveys, the communities of Wôlinak and Odanak have the opportunity to shine at the regional level,” says Michel Thibeault, Director of Social Services and co-responsible for the W Project.

Tickets are currently in pre-sale at a cost of $8 at the Waban-Aki Nation Grand Council office, Wôlinak and the Odanak family room. It will also be available at the door on the evening of the parade for $10.

This project is an initiative of the First Nations Child and Family Service (FNCFS) of the Grand Council of the Waban-Aki Nation in collaboration with the Health Centres and Band Councils of Odanak and Wôlinak.