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| The goal is to create opportunities for Indigenous people to benefit from the procurement through Indigenous employment, training, skills development, ownership and/or subcontracting. So, it's a way to ensure everyone benefits and works together successfully. | | The goal is to create opportunities for Indigenous people to benefit from the procurement through Indigenous employment, training, skills development, ownership and/or subcontracting. So, it's a way to ensure everyone benefits and works together successfully. |
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− | == Why is an Indigenous Participation Plan Important? == | + | == Why is an Indigenous Participation Plan important? == |
| The IPP creates opportunities for Indigenous communities to benefit economically through creation of jobs, offering training programs, or awarding subcontracts to Indigenous businesses. This can lead to increased income, skills development, and overall economic growth within Indigenous communities. | | The IPP creates opportunities for Indigenous communities to benefit economically through creation of jobs, offering training programs, or awarding subcontracts to Indigenous businesses. This can lead to increased income, skills development, and overall economic growth within Indigenous communities. |
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| IPPs are just one step for ensuring responsible procurement in Canada. They promote economic opportunities for Indigenous communities while building strong, respectful relationships. | | IPPs are just one step for ensuring responsible procurement in Canada. They promote economic opportunities for Indigenous communities while building strong, respectful relationships. |
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| + | == When do Indigenous Participation Plans apply? == |
| + | IPPs are mandatory in Modern Treaty areas. IPPs can be used in non-Modern Treaty areas and when doing so it is important to conduct market research to determine what opportunities their could be to incorporate Indigenous benefits. |
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| = Nunavut Directive = | | = Nunavut Directive = |
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| == Why is the Nunavut Directive important? == | | == Why is the Nunavut Directive important? == |
− | The Nunavut Directive ensures Inuit businesses have a fair shot at competing for government contracts in their own territory, addressing historical economic disadvantages. By supporting Inuit businesses, the Directive aims to boost economic development and create jobs within Inuit communities. It empowers Inuit communities to participate more actively in the local economy, fostering self-reliance and reducing reliance on external resources. The Directive encourages utilizing expertise and knowledge specific to the region, leading to projects better suited to the needs of Nunavut. It contributes to Canada's ongoing efforts towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples by recognizing and addressing past injustices. | + | The Nunavut Directive ensures Inuit businesses have a fair shot at competing for government contracts in their own territory, addressing historical economic disadvantages. By supporting Inuit businesses, the Directive aims to boost economic development and create jobs within Inuit communities. It empowers Inuit communities to participate more actively in the local economy, fostering self-reliance and reducing reliance on external resources. The Directive encourages utilizing expertise and knowledge specific to the region, leading to projects better suited to the needs of Nunavut. |
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| == When does the Nunavut Directive apply? == | | == When does the Nunavut Directive apply? == |