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Title:

UNDRIP Action for Epekwitk

Agreement Number:

13093115

Agreement Value:

$230,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and measures included in the Action Plan.

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:

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CA C1A0J7

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q4-00040

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

859615510

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Amendment to increase funding agreement by $130,000.00 and Amendment to extend the project time frame
Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Amendment Date

Mar 10, 2025

Recipient's Legal Name:

EPEKWITK ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILS O/A THE MI'KMAQ CONFEDERACY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Federal Riding Name:

Charlottetown

Federal Riding Number:

11002

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.

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