Annex D - Forming partnerships
As a responsive program, the IPPP requires that the organizations take full responsibility for finding the best partners that meet their needs and interests. Finding the right partner can be difficult, and taking the time to do this may be as important as the project itself. Some suggestions follow.
For LAC organizations to find a Canadian partner:
- Make use of existing networks, or develop contacts through participation in international conferences.
- Review the databases of organizations available on the web (see below).
- Contact one of the Canadian national Aboriginal organizations listed below.
- Contact Canadian NGOs working in the area, which may know of or be able to help locate an appropriate partner.
For Canadian organizations to find a LAC partner:
The most effective development starts with an expressed need from LAC communities and organizations. Canadian organizations should focus on the means to make their areas of expertise known to LAC partners, allowing them to take the initiative to explore a partnership arrangement.
- Make use of existing networks, or develop contacts through participation in international conferences.
- Contact one of the Canadian national Aboriginal organizations, for their list of networks and contacts in LAC countries.
- Self-identify with the IPPP Secretariat to be placed on a database to be accessible by LAC partners seeking Canadian counterparts.
Databases listing Canadian Aboriginal organizations:
Aboriginal Canada Portal
Virtual Aboriginal Trade Showcase (VATS)
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Canadian National Aboriginal organizations:
Assembly of First Nations
1 Nicholas St. Suite 1002
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7
Phone: (613) 241-6789 Fax: (613) 241-5808
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
170 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 510
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V5
Phone: (613) 238-8181 Fax: (613) 234-1991
info@itk.ca
Metis National Council
350 Sparks St., Suite 201
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8
Phone: (613) 232-3216 Fax: (613) 232-4262
info@metisnation.ca
Native Women’s Association of Canada
1292 Wellington St.
Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3A9
Phone: (613) 722-3033 or 1-800-461-4043 Fax: (613) 722-7687
reception@nwac-hq.org
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
867 St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, Ontario K1K 3B1
Phone: (613) 747-6022 Fax: (613) 747-8834
info@abo-peoples.org
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