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Title:

Mino-Bimaadiziwin: First Nations Self-Determination Symposium

Agreement Number:

13090046

Agreement Value:

$60,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 21, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project aims to hold a symposium event, workshops, and roundtables to provide a platform for Northern Indigenous Communities to share ongoing efforts to achieve self-determination over lands and resources in their respective communities as it relates to United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

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:

Kirkland Lake, Ontario, CA P2N3M6

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q4-00535

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

TEMISKAMING NATIVE WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP

Federal Riding Name:

Timmins--James Bay

Federal Riding Number:

35107

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.