Canada

Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society

Removing barriers to employment by training employers and Indigenous women on gender-based violence prevention.

About the project:
The Centre for Indigenous Women in Leadership will train service providers in Northern Canada to provide culturally responsive support services, policies, and programs, while teaching Indigenous women job-readiness and leadership skills to build safe, meaningful, and long-lasting careers.

About the organization:
Liard Aboriginal Women's Society (LAWS) is an Indigenous organization and leader in social-economic development in Northern Canada that supports and addresses the needs of Indigenous women with the mission of restoring their dignity and safety.