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2006‑2007

2006-2007 (one time grant)

$ 30,000,000

The Global Centre for Pluralism is a new not-for-profit non-governmental organization, founded by the Aga Khan Development Network, which will address a global gap in institutions that research and teach about pluralism as a foundation for good governance, peace and human development. The Centre was incorporated on March 8, 2004. By-law No. 1, respecting the governance of the Centre, was enacted on July 11, 2006.

Canada is an inclusive society built on inter-cultural understanding and citizen participation.

Recipient’s Objectives

The Centre will pursue its mandate through four core functions: (1) sustaining an international policy dialogue on pluralism in governance, elections, judicial systems, media, and education to help factions integrate in states at risk; (2) providing programs for academic and professional development; and (3) fostering and sharing the results of research and learning in pluralism.

These activities will target primarily the developing world, offering a platform from which existing organizations and experts on pluralism in Canada can reach an international audience.

Recipient’s Performance Expectations

The Centre has identified medium-term results for the next 5 to 7 years, including the following:

• Research on the theory and practice of pluralism will have been conducted, and related findings, knowledge and new ideas disseminated widely;
• Teaching, training and awareness-raising material and tools regarding pluralism will have been developed and used by various organizations around the world;
• Public dialogue and discourse on pluralism, its various facets and its benefits will have intensified ;
• International networks on pluralism will have been developed; and
• A number of programs and projects will have been carried out and capacity will have been developed accordingly in selected countries that promote pluralism in practice.

The Centre’s long-term results, over the next ten years, include the concept of pluralism, in all its dimensions and applications, being better understood, talked about, promoted and embraced in some parts of the world; and the governance of some states, including respect for human rights, improving as a consequence of embracing the principles and related practices of pluralism.

Recipient’s Planned Expenditures for 3 years

The Global Centre for Pluralism’s first Board of Directors and Secretary General will be appointed in 2008, and will it establish the institution’s strategic vision and programming priorities. Expenditures will not exceed the annual income generated by the fund.

An independent third party will evaluate the Centre’s activities and projects every five years. No such evaluation is planned for fiscal year 2008-09.

The Centre will carry out an independent performance audit every five years. No such audit is planned for fiscal year 2008-09.

2003-04

2009-10

$ 22,000,000

The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) promotes the development and education of Aboriginal peoples and their professional advancement in Canadian society through the implementation of such initiatives as - the Blueprint for the Future, Post-Secondary Education Program, the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards and Taking Pulse. Overall, the Foundation's programs are made possible through the support of the federal government, corporate sponsors, charitable foundations and individual donors.

The Foundations' core focus continues to be providing scholarships for Aboriginal students. NAAF is the largest supporter of Aboriginal education outside the federal government. In 2003-04 Canadian Heritage provided a $12M endowment for the establishment of an Aboriginal Post-Secondary Scholarship Program. An additional endowment of $10M was approved in March 2007. The investment revenues of the endowment are used to award scholarships and bursaries to Aboriginal post-secondary students across Canada.

This Endowment Fund encourages higher levels of achievement in education to help Aboriginal Canadians gain the skills and learning needed to contribute fully to the economic life of their communities and Canadian society. More specifically, the scholarship program assists Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Métis and Inuit post-secondary students engaged in fields of study that support and contribute to Aboriginal self-government and self-reliance goals.

Canadians is an inclusive society built on inter-cultural understanding and citizen participation

Canadians express and share their cultural experiences with each other and the world.

Recipient’s objectives :

The NAAF is a nationally registered non-profit organization devoted to excellence and to providing the tools necessary for Aboriginal youth to achieve brighter futures. The NAAF supports and encourages the achievement of higher levels of education by Aboriginal students thus contributing to the long term development of Aboriginal communities through the improvement of Aboriginal productive potential and facilitating the participation of Aboriginal peoples in Canadian society in a manner that is respectful of their goals and values.

Recipient’s performance expectations: to ensure Aboriginal youth have access to culturally relevant programs that help them improve their skills, knowledge, leadership and enhance their cultural identity.

Endowment Fund is expected to generate the following amounts of interest to be spent on scholarships and administration of the scholarships. Recipient’s planned expenditures for 3 years:

2008-09 $825,000
2009-10 $825,000
2010-11 $825,000

NAAF is required to carry out an independent third party evaluation of its projects and activities by March 31, 2008 under the terms of the Conditional Grant Agreement.

There is no audit scheduled for this Foundation for 2009-10.

www.naaf.ca