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Title:

Advancing Justice Priorities for Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Communities - Phase 1

Agreement Number:

13821323

Agreement Value:

$208,048.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This project will build on the Indigenous Justice Strategy engagement which identified the unique challenges experienced by Mi’kmaq within the legal system. The project will be a collaboration with the Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq to prioritize trilateral collaboration to establish priority areas of justice reform.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Expected Results:

Increased capacity of Indigenous community programs and organizations to participate in Indigenous justice related engagement activities

Location:

Membertou, Nova Scotia, CA B1S 0A5

Reference Number:

119-2025-2026-Q4-00311

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Engagement

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNION OF NOVA SCOTIA MI'KMAQ

Federal Riding Name:

Sydney—Glace Bay

Federal Riding Number:

12011

Program:

Indigenous Justice Program

Program Purpose:

The Indigenous Justice Program supports culturally-relevant community-based justice programs that offer alternatives to mainstream justice processes in appropriate circumstances.