Twelve Nova Scotia community groups are awarded a total of $289,200 in project funding from the province to support equality and anti-racism initiatives. The funding is provided through the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism's OEA Community Network Grant program, with each project receiving up to $25,000. The initiatives aim to reduce barriers, foster networks, and promote acceptance.
HALIFAX, N.S. — Twelve Nova Scotia community groups engaging in equality and anti-racism initiatives are getting a combined $289,200 in project funding from the province.
Adsum for Women and Children is training staff in supporting trans and gender-diverse clients through an anti-oppressive approach — $25,000 Delmore Daye Learning Institute is archiving home videos from the African Nova Scotian community and facilitating youth-led interviews with elders — $25,000 North End Community Health Association is addressing housing barriers, especially anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism — $25,000
Nova Scotia Community Groups Funding Equality Anti-Racism Initiatives OEA Community Network Grant Program Barriers Networks Acceptance
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