Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Support to Arctic Athabaskan Council
Agreement Number:
7466616 P014902001
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
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:
064-2024-2025-Q4-00005
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3202860861913
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:
Contr- Global Arctic Leadership Initiati
Program Purpose:
Contr- Initiative leadership mondial Arc