Grants and Contributions:

Title:
TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Agreement Number:
13093552
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the UNDA and measures included in the Action Plan.
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:
La Tuque, Quebec, CA G9X3P6
Reference Number:
119-2023-2024-Q4-00265
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:
INNU TAKUAIKAN UASHAT MAK MANI-UTENAM
Federal Riding Name:
Saint-Maurice--Champlain
Federal Riding Number:
24070
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.