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Title:

Improving Access to Justice for Indigenous Women through the UNDRIPA Action Plan

Agreement Number:

13094792

Agreement Value:

$235,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This project aims to contribute to the implementation of the UNDA and Action Plan, by summarizing and analyzing the types of legal service requested and barriers Indigenous women experienced while accessing justice system. Also, a review of legislation will be performed to identify barriers for Indigenous women seeking justice and next steps for alignment with UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Info sheets will be developed for accessing legal services in the Alberta Court Systems.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5P2R1

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q4-00071

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

888752458

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Amendment to increase funding agreement by $100,000.00 and Amendment to extend the project time frame
Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Amendment Date

Mar 3, 2025

Recipient's Legal Name:

INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ABORIGINAL WOMEN

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton West

Federal Riding Number:

48020

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.

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