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Title:

Nak’azdli Whut’en Way of Being – Claiming Our Potential with the Declaration Act

Agreement Number:

13089749

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 engaging with Nak’azdli Whut’en Community members to provide accessible explanations of the Act to inspire community to seize their rights for activism and Community Development. This will be done through roundtable discussions and research into the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), United Nations Declaration Act and the development of an Educational/Engagement Toolkit.

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:

Fort St. James, British Columbia, CA V0J1P0

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q1-00058

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

127193779

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

NAK'AZDLI WHUT'EN

Federal Riding Name:

Skeena--Bulkley Valley

Federal Riding Number:

59028

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.