Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Moving Forward: Engaging and Informing Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and Canada’s Implementation Plan

Agreement Number:

12984597

Agreement Value:

$116,955.00

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:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R4H0E1

Reference Number:

119-2023-2024-Q4-00364

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

SOUTHERN CHIEFS' ORGANIZATION INC.

Federal Riding Name:

Charleswood--St. James--Assiniboia--Headingley

Federal Riding Number:

46002

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.