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Title:
First Nations with Schools Collective: Towards First Nation Education Jurisdictional Co-existence - UNDA, Article 14.1 and First Nation Education in First Nation Communities
Agreement Number:
13092951
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project aims to contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and Action Plan, by working with Canada to further develop Article 14.1 (Action Plan 20 of shared priorities) through engagement processes which consist of six roundtable sessions, studies and research and policy development.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:

Increased capacity for Indigenous governments and organizations to contribute to the implementation of the UN Declaration Act and monitoring of its progress.

Location:
Muncey, Ontario, CA N0L1Y0
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q1-00033
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION
Federal Riding Name:
Lambton--Kent--Middlesex
Federal Riding Number:
35048
Program:
Indigenous Partnership Fund
Program Purpose:

The Indigenous Partnership Fund supports ongoing consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act) and measures included in the UN Declaration Act Action Plan.

Implementation of the Action Plan and the UN Declaration, in consultation and cooperation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis, will contribute to the Government of Canada’s continued efforts to break down barriers, combat systemic racism and discrimination, close socio-economic gaps, and promote greater equality and prosperity for Indigenous peoples.

Justice Canada will provide funding to support Indigenous peoples’ continued participation in the various implementation, monitoring and oversight processes described in the Action Plan.