The Canadian NGO Sector
This presentation was created by the Canada Team: Francesca Bove, Rebecca Grossman, Tom Lewis, Robyn Vernon, Alexandra Yoest
Introductory Activity
Analysis of the NGO/Civil Society Sector of Canada
There are more than 170,000 NGOs in Canada, and about 86,000 are charitable organizations.
Canada ranks in the top ten most charitable countries in the world.
All not-for-profit organizations must operate under the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, or similar provincial legislation.
Similarly to the US, the board of directors is responsible for all aspects of the organization.
Analysis of the Genocide & Mass Atrocity Context
Description of the Native Women’s Association of Canada
Hayley Crichton, a Nova Scotia based representative, is our main contact from NWAC
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Mission Statement: Advocate for and inspire women and families of many Indigenous nations.
Vision Statement: We envision an inclusive world that understands and respects the diversity and uniqueness of all Indigenous women and families.
NWAC's Provincial and Territorial Member Associations
Click Here for more information about NWAC's 13 Provincial and Territorial Member Associations!
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
NWAC's Relationship with the Canadian Government
Challenges
NWAC does face challenges advancing their mission. Three major obstacles include:
- Serving an over-surveyed population
- Affecting real change
- Rapid Growth
Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
Risk Factors for Genocide and Mass Atrocities:
- Governance
- Conflict History
- Economic Conditions
- Social Fragmentation
Midstream Responses:
- Advocacy and publication of National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Downstream Responses:Historical, multigenerational, and intergenerational trauma
- Social and economic marginalization
- Maintaining the status quo and institutional lack of will
- Ignoring the agency and expertise of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people
