Justice Partnership and Innovation Fund - Nunavut Component

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Overview

The Department of Justice shares responsibility with the Government of Nunavut, and non-government organizations, for making the justice system work in Nunavut . The Department assists the Government of Nunavut and non-governmental organizations in identifying potential areas for justice reform and innovative approaches to changing the current justice system. The Department will provide funding to support community-based and regional organizations in their attempt to deliver efficient, inclusive and equitable justice services.

Objectives

• Test, develop and deliver new approaches to the justice system in Nunavut;
• Develop expertise and build capacity among federal and territorial officials in Nunavut to administer the justice system (such as training programs).

Activities

Some of the activities that may be supported include:

• Projects to assist the Government of Nunavut in identifying possible justice solutions for their citizens and infrastructures for justice services and programs;
• Feasibility studies that explore the development and implementation of justice services and programs;
• Projects that assist in the identification of solutions to justice challenges;
• The development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate justice approaches that reflect the geographical, cultural and linguistic realities of Nunavut; and,
• Training that develops and furthers justice expertise within communities.

Who is eligible?

• National, provincial, municipal, regional, Aboriginal, community or professional not-for-profit organizations;
• Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments;
• Canadian institutions/boards of education;
• Bands, tribal councils, self-governing First Nations and Inuit;
• Individuals.

How to Apply

Funding activities related to Nunavut are funded through the Department's Justice Partnership and Innovation Fund. All potential projects must meet both the objectives of the Fund as well as the objectives outlined above for Nunavut related activities.

The Department has developed a Funding Guide that helps you prepare an application for funding. The guide provides you with eligibility criteria, information about the application process, and application form, and a glossary of terms.

Contact Information

Programs Branch
Department of Justice Canada
284 Wellington Street, 6th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8

Telephone: (613) 957-3706
Fax: (613) 941-2269
E-mail: prgmbranch@justice.gc.ca