Antidote programs directly target girls and women of racialized
minority and Indigenous backgrounds. The populations we serve
include girls and women of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis,
Inuit, and other First Peoples), immigrant, refugee, Canadian-
born, and mixed race backgrounds. Canadian research on social
exclusion shows that they face disproportionately higher rates
of gender and race-based discrimination, poverty, sexual
exploitation, health-related barriers, social isolation, and
exposure to violence. We address these barriers with innovative
approaches on three levels: Programs and social network Our
outreach services, weekly programs, workshops and social events
address the needs of often marginalized girls and women. We
offer a supportive environment that reduces social isolation and
connects girls and women to other health, education and social
services they may not otherwise access. Training and research
Our training and research initiatives build girls and women’s
leadership and participation ski