SWC Women's Program - first grants since abolishing research and advocacy

This is among the first grants provided under the renewed Women's Program at Status of Women Canada.

April 13 - Crossing Communities Art Project

• $165,000 to the Crossing Communities Art Project Inc., a registered charity aimed at developing art projects and networks by mentoring women and girls who are in a marginalized position.
• Based in Winnipeg, Crossing Communities will directly engage up to 30 Aboriginal and visible minority girls and women who face significant barriers in their lives."

April 11 - Second Story Women's Centre

• $110,255 to the Second Story Women's Centre for training workshops. These workshops regarding the Canadian pension system will be provided to senior women in five regions of Nova Scotia.
• These workshops regarding the Canadian pension system will be provided to senior women in five regions of Nova Scotia.

April 11 - Golden Women's Centre

• $50,000 to the Golden Women's Centre Society for a project designed to improve access to employment information and support for 100 rural women, half of whom are immigrant or Aboriginal
• The project, "Putting Women on the Payroll," will also seek practical solutions for employers to make their workplaces safer and more flexible.

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