In February 1998, in response to the Federal Plan, the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development created the Office of the Senior Advisor on Women's Issues and Gender Equality. This office is the focal point for women's issues in the department. It has the mandate to develop and implement a gender-equality analysis policy to address gender-equality issues within DIAND and as they relate to First Nation and northern partners. To assist the office in carrying out its mandate, a department-wide Advisory Committee on Gender Equality (ACGE) has been established, comprising representatives from the regions and headquarters.

In developing the Policy of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on Gender Equality Analysis, DIAND worked closely with the departments of Justice, Human Resource Development Canada, Status of Women and the Canadian International Development Agency, and liaised with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Women's Secretariat and the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) during the initial policy development phase. DIAND intends to continue consulting with the AFN Women's Secretariat, NWAC and Pauktuutit.

Gender Equality Analysis Policy (PDF 218 Kb) in PDF format.

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