Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Disabled Persons
Extreme poverty
Human Rights
Indigenous Peoples
Social Development
Women/gender Equality
Youth
Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Advocacy and outreach
Human rights of women
Indigenous women
Violence against women
Social Development:
Disabled persons
Indigenous issues
Poverty
Social policy
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| Geographic scope: |
National
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| Country of activity: |
Canada
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Promote gender equality and empower women
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
1991 |
| Organizational structure: |
The management structure utilized by the BCANDS is that of a traditional hierarchy system, with the BCANDS communities and clients at the head of the overall organizational chart. Ultimate responsibility to oversee the operations of the Society rests with the elected BCANDS Board of Directors who is granted their authority from the Society’s membership. The composition of the BCANDS Board of Directors consists of Aboriginal representatives from various locations within British Columbia. Board members typically serve a two year term pursuant to the BCANDS by-laws and BCANDS Board of Directors Policy. BCANDS Board member terms are staggered to ensure that at all times there are at least 50% of the Board serving as returning Board members. The BCANDS Board of Directors meet bi-monthly with senior management or more frequently, as required, to ensure that they are adequately updated, informed and knowledgeable on the overall operations, financial position and progress on strategic directions engaged in by the Society. |
| Number and type of members: |
General Membership Eligibility: (1) Any Aboriginal Person over the age of sixteen (16) with a disability. (2) The guardian or parent of an Aboriginal person with a disability. (3) Individuals who works with disabled Aboriginal persons. Associate Membership Eligibility: (1) Persons, corporations, societies and organizations that subscribe to and support the vision, mission and work of the B.C. Aboriginal Network on Disability Society. *Currently there is no fee for membership. BCANDS members enjoy access to the Society’s quarterly newsletter “Voices and Visions” and periodic news and events updates. Both the newsletter and period updates are only available via email. Membership - 400 |
| Affiliation with NGO networks: |
Various |
| Funding structure: |
Other sources
Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations
Grants from Governments
Donations and grants from domestic sources
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