Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society

Published purpose

This 40-month project will increase the ability of the Niitoiyis Family Support Society (formerly the Awo Taan Healing Lodge) to prevent or address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. This will be achieved by improving the effectiveness of governance through a comprehensive evaluation of the Board of Directors using Indigenous gender-based analysis, and the development and implementation of a leadership succession plan that is culturally informed and community-led. This project will engage The Calgary Police Services, Aboriginal Friendship Centre, The Advisory Circle for the GBV Indigenous Framework for Healing and Wellness, Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, Indigenous Women Shelters and Shelters serving Indigenous women (Eagle Nest, Sonshine, Discovery House, Sheriff King), and the Knowledge Keeper Circle for Gender-Based Violence to provide advice, guidance, and recommendations for the succession plan. By the end of the project, Niitoiyis Family Support Society will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people by creating a strong, ethical, and respected Indigenous Governance and Leadership system.