June 30, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Global Affairs Canada will provide $3 million to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to support their work with Indigenous Peoples to promote Indigenous voices internationally.

This funding will support the Indigenous Fellowship Program and the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples. Through these initiatives, Indigenous leaders will receive training, mentorship, and financial support to help them engage effectively with UN human rights mechanisms and to strengthen their ability to advocate within the UN.

By promoting Indigenous voices in international decision making, these initiatives strengthen the ability of Indigenous leaders to advocate for Indigenous rights, hold states accountable and influence policies that impact Indigenous Peoples worldwide.