Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Judicial Education on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Agreement Number:
13268246
Agreement Value:
$923,146.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The National Judicial Institute will develop online training in English and French for Canadian judges on the UN Declaration. Training modules will be developed through engagement with Indigenous communities, leaders and Elders, and Indigenous judges. The training will encompass the UN Declaration, Indigenous Laws, and the UN Declaration in relation to criminal law, child welfare, property rights, and self-governance.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased capacity to build knowledge, awareness and understanding of justice issues
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P5H9
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q3-00068
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
130089980
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program - General
Recipient's Legal Name:
NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE/INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA MAGISTRATURE
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
Program:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Program Purpose:
The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (JPIP) supports the departmental core responsibility of justice system support. The department plays an essential role in ensuring a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system. JPIP’s longterm goal is to contribute to increasing access to the Canadian justice system and strengthening the Canadian legal framework. It supports policy directions of the Department on issues related to family violence, access to justice, and other emerging justice related issues.