The Status of Women is committed to advancing gender equality in the Northwest Territories by promoting public awareness, engaging communities, conducting research, reviewing government policies, collaborating with organizations holding similar objectives, and advocating for change. They envision a society of equality and inclusion for all genders, where women's diverse experiences, perspectives, skills, and knowledge are respected and embraced across all societal dimensions. They are guided by values of respect for equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The grant program is focused on Family Violence Prevention Month in November in the Northwest Territories, emphasizing the change in attitudes and behaviors to address, reduce, and ultimately end family violence. It provides funding to organizations for events or activities supporting this cause, which has seen increasing participation annually. Activities include art contests, radio shows, community walks, fishing derbies, online discussions, movie nights, scavenger hunts, craft nights, and workshops aimed at promoting awareness and prevention of family violence. The program classifies prevention into three categories: Primary Prevention to stop violence before it starts, Secondary Prevention to reduce the impact of ongoing family violence, and Tertiary Prevention to lessen long-term effects after family violence has occurred. This initiative seeks comprehensive community involvement to create safer homes and communities by moving from awareness to actionable prevention of family violence.