Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Indigenous Community Stories: The United Nations Declaration Action Plan – Perspective on Racism and Discrimination in the Environment, Digital Media Literacy, and Data Sovereignty

Agreement Number:

13093263

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 preparing a comprehensive assessment report documenting community perspectives on technology, culture, climate change, digital media and data governance, following a series of virtual and in-person sessions with various communities with regards to the UNDA Action Plan.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M3J1P3

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q1-00042

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

795484286

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

INDIGENOUS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

Federal Riding Name:

Humber River--Black Creek

Federal Riding Number:

35121

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.