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Title:

Implementation of UNDRIP for the NWTMN: Identifying Policies, Protocols and Actions

Agreement Number:

13089552

Agreement Value:

$64,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 6, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to develop Northwest Territory Métis Nation (NWTMN) policies and consultation protocols with respect to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and other aspects of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) through background research, policy and documentation review; membership engagement through community sessions; leadership briefings and development and ratification of recommended policies, protocols and guidelines.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Expected Results:

Indigenous governments and organizations participate in engagement activities to contribute to the implementation the UN Declaration Act and monitoring of its progress.

Location:

Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0P0

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q2-00061

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

NORTHWEST TERRITORY MÉTIS NATION

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.