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Title:

Support to UArctic – Yukon University

Agreement Number:

7429454 P010212001

Agreement Value:

$2,100,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2021 - Jul 31, 2026

Description:

The project aims to contribute to increased circumpolar and Indigenous knowledge sharing in the North, by Northern Canadians by increasing opportunities for Northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, to participate in UArctic north2north Mobility Program; strengthening relationships between UArctic member institutions and Canadian territorial post-secondary institutions; increasing opportunities for a Northern Canadian post-secondary Indigenous leader to contribute to UArctic initiatives; and strengthening capacity to align Indigenous Knowledge across the circumpolar north. To do so, the project implements the north2north Mobility Program, hosts a Vice President Indigenous position held by a senior Indigenous leader from Northern Canada, and creates tools to increase the visibility and accessibility of Indigenous content and knowledge within the UArctic network.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

1) Increased participation by Northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, in UArctic north2north Mobility program
2) Increased inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in UArctic Initiatives

Location:

Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A 5K4

Reference Number:

064-2023-2024-Q1-00018

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

121937502

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

The end date is changed to 2026-07-31.

Amendment Date

Apr 5, 2023

Recipient's Legal Name:

YUKON COLLEGE

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.

Amendments:

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