Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Review of Economic Develop Funding Program Frameworks for Fisheries on Inland Waters for Compliance to Article 20 UNDRIP

Agreement Number:

13094223

Agreement Value:

$96,125.00

Agreement Date:

May 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

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 examining funding program frameworks for compliance with Article 20 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) through visits to 20 communities. A summary report will be produced.

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:

Dallas, Manitoba, CA R0C0S0

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q4-00075

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Amendment to increase funding agreement by $66,125.00 and Amendment to extend the project time frame
Cost Centres:
Indigenous Partnership Fund

Amendment Date

Mar 4, 2025

Recipient's Legal Name:

KEEWATINOOK FISHERS OF LAKE WINNIPEG INC.

Federal Riding Name:

Churchill--Keewatinook Aski

Federal Riding Number:

46003

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.

Amendments:

See Amendments