National Family and Survivors Circle Inc.

Published purpose

Through this 28-month project, the National Family and Survivors Circle Inc. (NFSC) will increase its ability to prevent and address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against Indigenous Women and Girls (IWG), and 2SLGBTQI+ people and advocate for the implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry on MMIWG Final Report, the National Action Plan on MMIWG and 2SLGBTQI+ People, and the Federal Pathway. This will be achieved through four project components: the development, implementation, and piloting of their foundational documents, including a strategic plan; the expansion of partnerships, networks, and collaboration on advocacy initiatives to prevent GBV; the development and implementation of an advocacy strategy to contribute to creating transformative change; and the creation of a platform to elevate voices and perspectives of IWG2SLGBTQI+, survivors of gender- and race-based violence, and impacted families of MMIWG2S+. This project will allow for the NFSC to strengthen their organizational capacity as a newly established national Indigenous organization, and to include the voices of IWG 2SLGBTQI+ in their foundational organizational structure, processes, and strategic plan. It will also allow the organization to increase its diversity, connect with targeted populations and build partnerships for collaboration on advocacy activities. A national engagement and survey will be conducted to development a platform to include the voices and perspectives of IWG 2SLGBTQI+, survivors of gender- and race-based violence, and impacted families of MMIWG2S+, as a central component of the ongoing evidence base which is critical to informing partnership-building, developing an advocacy strategy, and preparing NFSC for participation in program, policy, and legislative consultations.