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Title:

Understanding inherent rights, as Indigenous peoples in Canada

Agreement Number:

13094500

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

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 informing elders, women, and youth of the Action Plan and to review that Canada’s laws are consistent with the UN (United Nations) Declaration as well as an understanding of inherent rights, as Indigenous Peoples in Canada through elders, traditional knowledge keepers, and keynote speakers.

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:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 4S1

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q1-00047

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

KOKUMS AND MOCHUMAS AGAINST DRUGS AND ALCOHOL (KAMADA)

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.