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Title:

Support to Gwich'in Council International at Arctic Council 2020-2021

Agreement Number:

7421288 P009426001

Agreement Value:

$175,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 19, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

The project supports one of the three Canadian-based Indigenous Permanent Participants of the Arctic Council, the Gwich'in Council International (GCI), in its engagement in the Arctic Council. GCI participates in the Arctic Council's activities, including the Senior Arctic Officials Meetings. In addition, GCI participates in and co-leads projects within the Sustainable Development Working Group, that aims to advance issues of concern to the Gwich'in Nation, notably related to renewable energy, health, climate change, and Indigenous knowledge. It also works to support the continued institutional development of GCI, including their Strategic Plan.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) GCI leading and participating in Arctic Council projects with the input from Gwich’in communities and partners, towards improving the lives of the GCI membership; (2) the development of a strategic plan to support future work; and (3) an enhanced and accessible website.

Location:

Inuvik, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0T0

Reference Number:

064-2020-2021-Q1-00135

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

897515813

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Gwich'in Council International

Federal Riding Name:

Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Number:

61001

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.