Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Enhance cultural knowledge through sharing circles, roundtables, and workshops among Indigenous women, Two Spirit and gender diverse individuals in Manitoba, in line with the UNDRIP Action Plan 2023-2028.

Agreement Number:

13093669

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 educating Indigenous women of Manitoba about their rights under the United Nations Declaration, to increase their physical safety, human security, and address the fear, violence and discrimination that has shaped their lived experience through sharing circles, roundtable discussions, and workshops.

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 R3C 1K4

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q1-00053

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

MANITOBA MOON VOICES INC

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.