Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Elsipogtog’s Pathway to Recognition: Exploring Community Action Towards Indigenous Rights and the Realization of UNDRIP (Bill C-15)

Agreement Number:

13094889

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

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 creating a documentary film exploring the work Elsipogtog has undertaken to assert rights over lands and waters, with a special focus on the work of Elders, and how the UN Declaration Act may be implemented to advance this work.

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:

Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick, CA E4W2S6

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q1-00048

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

KOPIT LODGE

Federal Riding Name:

Miramichi--Grand Lake

Federal Riding Number:

13006

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.