Whitehorse Aboriginal Women's Circle

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Through this 54-month project, Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle (WAWC) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, and girls with a focus on strengthening WAWC’s capacity in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. This will be achieved by conducting a needs assessment to determine internal organizational needs and actioning the findings in five areas: strategic planning, digital and computer strategy and infrastructure, internal organizational capacity, governance, and staff training including violence prevention. This project will engage the Yukon Status of Women Council, to provide mentorship to the Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle. By the end of the project, Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle will have strengthened their capacity to prevent and address GBV against Indigenous women, girls with a focus on organizational sustainability and capacity development to better prevent violence and provide services in the Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, and surrounding areas. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle (WAWC) will be able to fill in identified gaps and expand on previous work. This will be achieved by updating by-laws, decolonizing the evaluation system, registering for charitable status, and preparing for AI integration. Through this project we will further advance Gender Equality and be better able to address gender-based violence.