Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Understanding of UNDRIP and related provisions to exercise Treaty rights for hunting, fishing and trapping across northern Saskatchewan
Agreement Number:
13090255
Agreement Value:
$60,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 17, 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 providing information to trappers, knowledge keepers and Elders, as well as gather feedback on United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), related Acts, the Action Plan and relevant Canadian laws, during information sessions and workshops.
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:
Cumberland House, Saskatchewan, CA S0E0S0
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q3-00047
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:
INDIGENOUS HARVESTERS ORGANIZATION
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.