Exploring Municipal Uptake of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
Title: Exploring Municipal Uptake of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
In collaboration with Gidinawendimin Waawiyataan (All Our Relations Circle) - the Region’s Indigenous Relationships Circle - the Community Growth and Economic Development department are interested in exploring and understanding municipalities experiences in adopting and implementing the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
Host Department: Community Growth and Economic Development
Type of Collaboration: This opportunity is open to an unpaid practicum/placement student hosted at the Region; a paid co-op/internship hosted at the Region; or other collaboration. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experience, demonstrated relationships, or meaningful connections with First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and/or urban Indigenous communities. A stipend will be available.
Anticipated Outcome: Research, including a jurisdictional scan, literature scan and data analysis, to explore: How have municipalities in Canada responded to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP); and what opportunities, considerations, and implications should Durham Region examine if it chooses to adopt, endorse, align with, or implement UNDRIP?
Deliverables: Report containing findings of research along with recommendations
Timeline: 4 months
Desired Start Date: Winter Semester 2027
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