Ottawa has provided a little more than $1.2 million to help fund four projects supporting women in the NWT.
Here's a breakdown of who gets what:
-the NWT disabilities council is getting about $200,000
-the NWT Senior's Society is getting close to $200,000
-the Status of Women Council of the NWT will benefit from approximately $400,00
-the Native Women's Association of the NWT has been allocated close to $400,00
The announcement was made on Jan. 22, and the money adds to the $100 million investment in economic and leadership opportunities for women across Canada, a federal government news release notes.
"This funding will empower local organizations to develop culturally relevant, inclusive, and accessible services," reads the news release. "It will enable them to better respond to the systemic barriers and inequalities that disproportionately impact marginalized women and gender-diverse people."
Michael McLeod, MP for the territory, stated, "Through these investments, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting systemic change that empowers women to succeed economically and socially."
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien is also quoted, mentioning specifically NWT Seniors Society.
"This benefits seniors involved in the organization by increasing their technology abilities, which enables better governance of the organization but also increased ability in technology can lead to reduced social isolation. As women tend to live longer than men, this is a direct benefit to senior women," she said.
