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Title:

UNDRIP Education

Agreement Number:

13510908

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

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 performing a full review of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) through education and community consultations. Sapotaweyak leadership and community members would better understand and utilize UNDRIP as a tool for the sustainability, betterment, and development of their community.

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:

Pelican Rapids, Manitoba, CA R0L1L0

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q4-00502

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

SAPOTAWEYAK CREE NATION

Federal Riding Name:

Dauphin--Swan River--Neepawa

Federal Riding Number:

46004

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.