Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Fostering reconciliation in Aotearoa
Agreement Number:
7466126 P015162001
Agreement Value:
$238,500.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project aims to develop and host an outgoing trade mission in fiscal year 2025, bringing a delegation of up to 20 First Nations leaders, entrepreneurs, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders from British Columbia to Aotearoa/New Zealand. This project is implemented in collaboration by British Columbia Assembly of First Nations and the Federation of Maori Authorities in Aotearoa/New Zealand. It seeks to build relationships with Maori counterparts through 8 events in Aotearoa/New Zealand and Canada, with 4 outgoing Canadian First Nations and 4 incoming Maori. The project focuses on building economic partnerships, sharing knowledge, and creating new connections between Indigenous communities and their respective countries. The mission delegates invited represent key sectors such as forestry, energy, mining, fisheries, agriculture and agri-business, and tourism.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include:
(1)increased interconnectedness of Indigenous Peoples within the Indo-Pacific region and Canada.
(2)increased capacity for Indigenous Peoples to hold events within the Indo-Pacific region and Canada; (3) increased access for Indigenous Peoples to participate in cultural events in the Indo-Pacific region and Canada.
Location:
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, CA V2K 5S3
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q4-A0031
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
-3
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting.
Recipient's Legal Name:
British Columbia Assembly of First Nations
Federal Riding Name:
Prince George--Peace River--Northern Rockies
Federal Riding Number:
59024
Program:
Contr-Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Program Purpose:
Contr-Programme d’engagement pour l’Indo