The Manitoba government is providing $811,000 through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence to support programs that empower men to end gender-based violence.
Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for women and gender equity, announced today, “By offering targeted programming, counselling and other supports, we are helping men and boys develop the skills needed to develop healthier relationships and model caring behaviours for the next generation.”
This funding supports five programs across the province focused on men and boys:
- $25,000 for the Northern Men and Boys Programming through The Pas Family Resource Centre;
- $166,000 for the NorWest Men’s Relationship Program;
- $200,000 for the EmpowerMen Program through Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre;
- $200,000 for the Aboriginal Health and Wellness – Men’s Program; and
- $220,000 for the Inspiring Newcomer Men’s GBV Program through Elmwood Community Resource Centre.
The minister noted the funding announced today is part of a bilateral funding agreement under the 10-year National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Year two combines over $6.2 million in federal funding with $6.35 million from Manitoba for 19 community initiatives across the province focused on ending gender-based violence.
The Manitoba government has previously announced $250,000 for the Moose Hide Campaign, an Indigenous-led grassroots movement that engages men and boys, and supports communities to respond to gender-based and intimate partner violence.
For more information on the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, visit The National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence – Canada.ca
