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Title:

Support to Arctic Athabaskan Council at Arctic Council

Agreement Number:

7444785 P011615001

Agreement Value:

$1,300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 20, 2022 - Jul 31, 2024

Description:

The project aims to increase the contributions by Athabaskan People in international Arctic research, discussions and events and increase consideration of Athabaskan People and interests in international decision-making by strengthening the ability of Athabaskan Peoples to engage in International Arctic Research discussions and events; increasing the capacity of AAC to do research; enhancing the engagement by AAC in Arctic Council Working Groups and other fora; and increasing commitment by stakeholders in Arctic fora to reflect interests of Athabaskan Peoples in votes and declarations. To do so, the project builds internal capacity for growth and progress; establishes an Elders Advisory Circle and Youth Advisory; implements a new outreach and communications strategy; and carries out Indigenous-led research, collaboration and diplomacy in fora including the Arctic Council’s Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response Working Group, the Arctic Council’s Sustainable Development Working Group, and the Arctic Risk Management Network.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

1) Increased contributions by Athabaskan People in international Arctic research, discussions and events
2) Increased consideration of Athabaskan People and interests in international decision-making.

Location:

Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A 5X9

Reference Number:

064-2022-2023-Q3-00028

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

860861913

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Arctic Athabaskan Council Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Yukon

Federal Riding Number:

60001

Program:

Canadian International Arctic Fund

Program Purpose:

To increase the strength of the Arctic Council as the key forum for Arctic cooperation and advancing Canada’s leadership role in international Arctic affairs.