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Title:

Akwesasne Court Policy Paper to Address Enforcement of Court Orders

Agreement Number:

13511089

Agreement Value:

$100,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 16, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

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 enhancing the effectiveness of Indigenous Courts thereby strengthening self-governance and community safety, in accordance with UNDRIP Articles 5, 22 and 34. Through research and engagement, this initiative will identify barriers and develop solutions, recommendations and practical tools to ensure Indigenous Courts can uphold their decisions and effectively enforce court orders, including peace bonds.

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:

Akwesasne, Quebec, CA H0M 1A0

Reference Number:

119-2025-2026-Q4-00221

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

923032354

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE

Federal Riding Name:

Salaberry--Suroît

Federal Riding Number:

24071

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.