Grants and Contributions:
The proponent will attend and host 5 (five) defence-related events on matters of common interest, inclusive but not limited to Indigenous procurement, recruitment, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) modernization, and real property transactions. These activities will build stronger relationships with DND/CAF and industry, support Inuit leadership in defence and security, and help ensure Inuit voices are included in decisions about Arctic and northern security.
The purpose of the Indigenous Reconciliation Program is to support the alignment of the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations and engagement with the United Nations (UN) Declaration and to support consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples (First Nations, the Métis Nation, and Inuit).