Contribution: Canadian International Arctic Fund
YUKON COLLEGE
$2,100,000.00
Support to UArctic – Yukon University
FY 2020-21 · 2021-03-31
Summary
The project aims to contribute to increased circumpolar and Indigenous knowledge sharing in the North, by Northern Canadians by increasing opportunities for Northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, to participate in UArctic north2north Mobility Program; strengthening relationships between UArctic member institutions and Canadian territorial post-secondary institutions; increasing opportunities for a Northern Canadian post-secondary Indigenous leader to contribute to UArctic initiatives; and strengthening capacity to align Indigenous Knowledge across the circumpolar north. To do so, the project implements the north2north Mobility Program, hosts a Vice President Indigenous position held by a senior Indigenous leader from Northern Canada, and creates tools to increase the visibility and accessibility of Indigenous content and knowledge within the UArctic network.
Department
Program
Canadian International Arctic Fund
Recipient
Location
Whitehorse | Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
121937502
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2021-03-31 | 2020-21 | $2,100,000.00 |
| 1 | 2021-03-31 | 2020-21 | $2,100,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
The end date is changed to 2026-07-31.
Additional Information (French)
La date de fin est modifiée à 2026-07-31.
Agreement End Date
2026-07-31
Agreement Number
7429454 P010212001
Agreement Start Date
2021-03-31
Agreement Title
Support to UArctic – Yukon University
Agreement Title (French)
Soutien à l’Université de l’Arctique – Université du Yukon
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$2,100,000.00
Amendment Date
2023-04-05
Amendment Number
1
Description
The project aims to contribute to increased circumpolar and Indigenous knowledge sharing in the North, by Northern Canadians by increasing opportunities for Northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, to participate in UArctic north2north Mobility Program; strengthening relationships between UArctic member institutions and Canadian territorial post-secondary institutions; increasing opportunities for a Northern Canadian post-secondary Indigenous leader to contribute to UArctic initiatives; and strengthening capacity to align Indigenous Knowledge across the circumpolar north. To do so, the project implements the north2north Mobility Program, hosts a Vice President Indigenous position held by a senior Indigenous leader from Northern Canada, and creates tools to increase the visibility and accessibility of Indigenous content and knowledge within the UArctic network.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à améliorer la diffusion des connaissances circumpolaires et autochtones dans le Nord, par les Canadiens du Nord, en augmentant les possibilités pour les Canadiens du Nord, y compris les peuples autochtones, de participer au programme de mobilité North2North de l’Université de l’Arctique, en renforçant les relations entre les institutions membres de l’Université de l’Arctique et les institutions postsecondaires territoriales canadiennes, en augmentant les possibilités pour les leaders autochtones postsecondaires du Nord canadien de contribuer aux initiatives de l’Université de l’Arctique, et en renforçant la capacité à aligner les connaissances autochtones dans le Nord circumpolaire. Pour ce faire, le projet met en œuvre le programme de mobilité North2North, accueille un poste de vice-président autochtone occupé par un haut dirigeant autochtone du nord du Canada, et crée des outils qui renforcent la visibilité et l’accessibilité du contenu et des connaissances autochtones au sein du réseau de l’Université de l’Arctique.
Expected Results
1) Increased participation by Northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, in UArctic north2north Mobility program
2) Increased inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in UArctic Initiatives
Expected Results (French)
1) Renforcement de la participation des Canadiens du Nord, y compris des peuples autochtones, au programme de mobilité North2North de l’Université de l’Arctique.
2) Renforcement de l’inclusion des savoirs autochtones dans les initiatives de l’Université de l’Arctique.
Federal Riding
Yukon
Federal Riding (French)
Yukon
Federal Riding Number
60001
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
Canadian International Arctic Fund
Program Name (French)
Fonds international pour l’Arctique du Canada
Program Purpose
To increase the strength of the Arctic Council as the key forum for Arctic cooperation and advancing Canada’s leadership role in international Arctic affairs.
Program Purpose (French)
Renforcer davantage le Conseil de l’Arctique en tant que tribune principale pour la coopération dans l’Arctique et promouvoir le rôle de leadership du Canada dans les affaires internationales en Arctique.
Recipient Business Number
121937502
Recipient City
Whitehorse | Whitehorse
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
YUKON COLLEGE
Recipient Postal Code
Y1A 5K4
Recipient Province or Territory
YT
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
064-2023-2024-Q1-00018