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Three grants will help provide Indigenous women in Alberta with the skills and support they need to find careers and improve their livelihoods.
Funding to the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) will support programs to help Indigenous women find jobs, security and success in Alberta’s rapidly recovering economy.
With a focus on job readiness, retention and improved access to vital services, these programs will help participants build skills and confidence by offering customized plans to help develop career paths, from pre-employment training and education to long-term achievements in the workplace.
The IAAW will also provide advocacy, referrals and strategies for mental health, housing, transportation, child care and assistance navigating the justice system.
“Economic security is central to the well-being of Indigenous women. These programs and services are vital in providing basic necessities like child care and transportation or help navigating the complex justice system.”
“IAAW is grateful for the Government of Alberta’s support. These programs are designed to support Indigenous women, and they – like so many other women – have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs are so important in helping Indigenous women bounce back, addressing the barriers that were present before the pandemic that may now be magnified.”
The IAAW received $292,000 for the Job Readiness Navigator Program, $240,350 for the Job Retention Navigator Program and $249,500 for the Systems Navigator Program. These grants are in addition to $115,000 in annual core funding to the institute, which is in the second year of a five-year funding agreement with the Alberta government. This adds up to almost $900,000 in government funding to the IAAW in 2021-22 to help Indigenous women in Alberta gain financial security and success.