NCGC
Northern Council for Global Cooperation
2016 - 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
We resolve, between now and 2030, to end poverty and hunger everywhere; to combat inequalities within and among countries; to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies; to protect human rights and promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; and to ensure the lasting protection of the planet and its natural resources. We resolve also to create conditions for sustainable, inclusive and sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and decent work for all, taking into account different levels of national development and capacities. ~ United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
NCGC is committed to working with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Message from the Executive Director and Chair It is with great pride that we present the Northern Council for Global Cooperation’s (NCGC) 2016 -2017 annual report. NCGC is a program under the auspices of the Yukon Development Education Centre (YDEC), a Yukon-based organization working to increase awareness of global development issues for over 27 years. YDEC was established in 1988 and has taken on different initiatives depending on the strategic direction at the time, members of the board and the resources available. In 2014, YDEC received 5-year funding from Global Affairs Canada to establish NCGC as a network of individuals and organizations based in Canada’s three Northern Territories, who are committed to achieving sustainable global development. Now in our 4th year of operation, NCGC has made strides in further defining our organization and the focus of our projects. We have spent time developing the structure and support mechanisms to build a solid foundation for success. This included establishing a comprehensive file management system, policies, bylaws and a strong strategic direction. As a result of our work, we welcomed six new board members to the YDEC board this year, and the Executive Director’s time increased from a part-time to a full-time position in 2016. In the first three years of the NCGC program, we worked in three main areas of engagement with our network and community: youth engagement, capacity building, and outreach to individuals and organizations across the north.
Over the past three years we have supported youth to attend conferences both locally and internationally including a global citizens forum in Toronto, a World Social Forum in Montreal (where youth developed and presented their own workshop), the UN Sustainable Developments Goals Conference in New York City in 2015 and a local Leaders-in-Training conference specifically for remote and rural youth. This past year NCGC worked with a local videographer to film youth taking part in Global Affairs Canada youth internship programs in Durban, South Africa and Leribe, Lesotho. We have hosted an annual speakers series with presentations ranging from journalists and their work with Canadian mines working internationally, firsthand accounts of healthcare workers in conflict zones, and award-winning authors on topics such as truth and reconciliation, climate change, terrorism, and gender equality, and diversity. We also collaborate closely with the Inter-Council Network of Provincial and Regional Councils (ICN), a coalition of eight provincial and regional councils for international cooperation. The ICN works together to provide information and learning opportunities for audiences across Canada. This report includes highlights of the work that we have collaborated on in 2016-2017. Finally, thank you to all of our volunteers, supporters, partners and board members for your valuable contributions to the council. Without your help, we couldn’t successfully engage thousands of Northerners in international development and global citizenship work. We look forward to an exceptional 2017-2018! Tracey Wallace, Executive Director Helen Stappers, Chair Northern Council for Global Cooperation Yukon Development Education Centre
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Board & Staff Members as of May 2017
Who We Are
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Helen Stappers: President Stephanie Dixon: Vice President MacKenzie Downing: Secretary Hilary Wilkinson: Treasurer
The Northern Council for Global Cooperation (NCGC) is a network of individuals and organizations based in Canada’s three Northern Territories.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are committed to achieving sustainable global development for people and the planet.
Anna Crawford Heather Ashthorn Don Toews Nigel Allan Teagan Lee Michelle Mbuto Meera Sarin Stormy Bradley
NCGC takes a leadership role in engaging Northern Canadians around issues relating to global citizenship, global sustainability, and social justice. NCGC strives to provide educational opportunities and the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to become active global citizens.
STAFF Tracey Wallace: Executive Director
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NCGC IS A LEADER IN ENGAGING NORTHERN CANADIANS ON ISSUES OF GLOBAL SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Ivan Coyote Writer, Storyteller and Musician
Dr. Alaa Murabit MD, UN High-Level Commissioner
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IDW 2017 BECAUSE IT’S 2017: GENDER EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY On February 9th, 350 students from three Yukon secondary schools came together during International Development Week (IDW) to about the experiences of gender equality and diversity from a fascinating and diverse group of panelists. Each panelist brought with them a unique perspective from their work and personal life. Tess Casher, FH Collins Social Justice Club Member wrote an article for What’s Up Yukon about IDW 2017: “Ivan Coyote, shared their experiences as a trans gender individual, in
their frank and humorous style. From bathrooms to medical check-ups, they had the entire school laughing – but the laughter hushed to reflective thought when they asked the students to envision that experience for a month, a semester – a lifetime.” The panel also presented at a public evening event where audience members were equally inspired with the incredible thoughtful, intelligent and engaging presentations. As one audience member wrote: “This presentation was excellent and much needed. I Neena Sachdeva Canadian Red Cross Gender Equality Consultant
Rae Mombourquette Kwanlin Dün First Nations
FH Collins students’ stories and poems on gender equality and diversity.
am grateful. I am more aware of what I want and need to learn and the actions I need to support and take.”
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Very inspiring speakers. I feel energized to make some improvements in my community and in my own outlook.
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Global Citizens Forum
Youth Internship Video
Toronto, Ontario
South Africa & Lesotho
Rae
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Mombourquette,
Indigenous
Culture
and
NCGC contracted a Yukon videographer to
Heritage consultant with Kwanlin DĂźn First Nation
document stories of international internships
(KDFN) attended the Ontario Council for International Cooperation’s Global Citizens
Forum. The forum
inspired Rae to look into Masters program in the
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to learn firsthand what it means to be an international intern.
This initiative aims to
provide valuable international work experience
area of reconciliation and healing within Canadian
for Indigenous youth. Check out the videos on
Indigenous communities and governments.
our website!
World Social Forum
Photo Exhibit
Montreal, Quebec
Whitehorse, Yukon
Kyle Risby and Geri-Lee Buyck were selected
NCGC hosted a photo exhibition created by
by NCGC and the Intern-Council Network for
a young Syrian photographer. The Syrian
Provincial and Regional Councils to attend the World Social Forum (WSF), and to co-develop and co-facilitate a workshop at the Forum
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Conflict: Through the Eyes of a Young Syrian Photographer exhibition drew in over 100 community members.
NCGC takes every
called The Rights of Indigenous Peoples in
opportunity to partner with individuals and
the Context of the Sustainable Development
local organizations on educational initiatives
Goals.
related to global issues.
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SDG Roundtable Whitehorse, Yukon NGOs,
government
and
private
sector
participated in a round table discussion on how we can meaningfully measure success in
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reaching the UN Sustainable Development goals in Yukon. The data and information gathered from this event sparked the development of a ‘Northern Hidden Mosaic’ map. With mentorship from the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) a summer student will continue to work on this map by researching and identifying non-profits working in Canada’s three northern territories who are contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Check out the Invisible Mosaic map on our website!
Trish Newport, Doctors Without Borders, Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Connecting Northerners to Local and Global Issues Whitehorse, Yukon An integral element of the Yukon Development Education Centre’s program is its annual speaker series:
Fair Trade Fair Whitehorse, Yukon NCGC supports and promotes fair trade
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through its Annual Global Fair Trade event. Now in its 23rd year, this fair draws in over
which is an opportunity for community members to learn more from northerners working on international
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development initiatives. High profile speakers are also invited to speak about their work in areas of global interest ranging from climate change to food security to education. This year’s series included: Yukoner Trish Newport, Project Manager with Doctors Without Borders speaking
1,000 community members and includes fair
about her work on the Syria/Lebanon border providing health care to Syrian refugees; Tegan Lee, former intern
trade items from around the world, including
with the International Youth Internship Programme, speaking about her internship as a social worker in Zambia;
educational materials on the importance
Léa Roy Bernatchez gave a presentation on performance and theatre as a trigger for social change and her
of fair trade.
Local community members
participation in the Encuentro 2016 in Santiago, Chile; and Joel Cohen, Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of
working on international development projects
Populations, Rockefeller and Columbia Universities, gave two presentations on how human populations are
also have the opportunity to showcase their
transforming our world.
importantwork. NCGC Annual Report 2016 - 2017
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LIFE ON LAND
Focus on Youth
A lot of our life is on the land - a lot of our activities. It’s a big part of our community.
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BYTE: Bring Youth Toward Equality Leaders-in-Training (LiT) Conference For the past three years NCGC has supported local Yukon organization BYTE: Bringing Youth Toward Equality with their Leaders-in-Training (LiT) conference.
“Protect,
restore
and
promote
sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat
These multi-day workshops incorporate tools for social change, and through
desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.”
brainstorming sessions, team-building games, facilitation training and guest speakers, youth are inspired to become active leaders in their communities and to lives.
The
majority
of
youth
also
chose
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3, Good Health and Well-being, as a priority goal to achieve for their community.
BYTE hosted 21 young leaders from 9 different Yukon and NWT communities at Jackson
Lake
Whitehorse
for
Healing
LIT
2017
Camp with
in the
theme of Making Our Voices Heard. The idea of sustainable development was introduced throughout the conference weekend and the youth were challenged with
choosing
which
sustainable
development goal was most important to them and their community. It was not surprising that almost all youth chose
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
GOAL 15, Life on Land, as the goal that was most important to them.
“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-
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being for all at all ages.”
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become the change agents in their own
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Our community needs more services to help with addictions.
The youth were referring to the need for more services to address mental health issues, including addictions, in their communities. NCGC Annual Report 2016 - 2017
Inter-Council Network of Provincial and Regional Councils (ICN)
ICN Initiatives 2016 - 2017
The Inter-Council Network (ICN) is a coalition of eight provincial and regional councils for international cooperation.
As a member of the ICN, NCGC has engaged with the councils on a number of key initiatives this year.
These independent councils are committed to global social justice and social change, and represent nearly 400
Webinars
diverse civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Canada.
The ICN facilitated five webinars (three bilingual, one in French and one in English), on Small and Medium- Sized Organizations; Canada Revenue Agency’s Regulations and the Political Activities of Charities; among others.
NCGC is a contributing council of the ICN. Some of the work we have developed collectively include:
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Canada 2030: National Submission on Global Affairs Canada’s International Assistance Review.
National Training Program
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Small and Medium-Sized Canadian Civil Society Organizations as Development Actors: A Review of Evidence.
Mind: Engaging the Public for the Greater Good”. The course builds on work conducted over the past number of
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The National Poll on Canadian Engagement on Global Poverty Issues 2012.
The course was launched in January 2017, and has engaged more than 400 participants to date.
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Global Hive: A Toolkit for Public Engagement Practitioners.
As part of our National Training Program, the ICN developed a six-week online public engagement course, “Hive years on the Global Hive, a centralized website that houses resources and good practices on public engagement.
Working with Global Affairs Canada The ICN values its close working relationship with Global Affairs Canada (GAC). This year we participated in a
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variety of meetings with GAC representatives, including a first-time meeting in February 2017 with Minister Bibeau, as well as Parliamentary Secretary Celina Caesar Chavannes. Meetings with GAC representatives offered the ICN the opportunity to share recommendations on a fund for Small and Medium-sized Organizations (SMOs).
Workshop Development and Delivery at National Conferences British Columbia Council for International Cooperation Michael Simpson, Executive Director bccic.ca
Northern Council for Global Cooperation Tracey Wallace, Executive Director ncgc.ca
Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale Michèle Asselin, Directrice générale aqoci.qc.ca
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Janice Hamilton, Executive Director mcic.ca
The ICN delivered a workshop at the World Social Forum in Montreal entitled “Canada, the World and Agenda 2030” which discussed Council submissions to Canada’s International Assistance Review and findings from our consultation processes. The second workshop “The Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals”, was presented by two youth from Yukon and a mentor from Nova Scotia working together to
Alberta Council for Global Cooperation Heather McPherson, Executive Director acgc.ca
Ontario Council for International Cooperation Kimberly Gibbons, Executive Director ocic.on.ca
draw connections between the SDGs, personal experiences and Indigenous cultures.
Working with the Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC) The ICN has collaborated with the Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC) on a number of initiatives
Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation Jacqui Wasacase, Executive Director earthbeat.sk.ca
Atlantic Council for International Cooperation Jennifer Sloot, Executive Director acic-caci.org
over the past year, including a joint-survey on the CRA consultation on the political activities of charities, helping to strengthen our relationship and increase our reach. For more information on the work of the ICN go to: icn-rcc.ca.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 17 Global Goals” - 169 Targets
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Invisible Mosaic of Northern Canada
Transforming our world:Highlights the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development from Canada’s North NUNAVUT 17 Global Goals” - 169 Targets NUNAVUT
NUNAVUT SIVUNIKSAVUT (NS): A unique eight-month college program based in Ottawa for Inuit youth who want to prepare for the educational, training and career opportunities that are being created by their land clams and self-government agreements. [www.nunavutsivuniksavut.ca] NCGC worked with the British Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) to develop a northern component to BCCIC’s Invisible Mosaic Map. This interactive map illustrates the scope and scale of work by civil society organizaions across Canada’s Northern Territories and their connection to the SDGs.
NORTHERN YOUTH ABROAD: Northern Youth Abroad seeks to foster cross-cultural awareness, individual career goals, and international citizenship in Northern youth. They promote leadership development, healthy self-confidence and self esteem by providing life changing experiences. [www.nya.ca]
YUKON RUN FOR LIFE: Based in Canada and Kenya, Run For Life’s mission is to create, inspire and nurture learning and physical activity for the curious and open-minded. [www.runforlife.ca] LITTLE FOOTPRINTS BIG STEPS (LFBS): Based in Les Cayes, Haiti LFBS focuses on child well-being and development, family and community development and advocacy of children’s rights. [www.littlefootprintsbigsteps.com] HANDS OF HOPE: Assists children and adults in India and Nepal through the development of libraries and classrooms and in funding post-secondary education for Nepalese students. [hands-of-hope.ca] KESHO TRUST: Based in eastern Africa and Canada, Kesho Trust works on conservation projects, conservation education, and supports economic and community development initiatives, as well as community based research in partnership with academic institutions in Canada and Africa. [www.thekeshotrust.org]
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES ALTERNATIVES NORTH: This social justice coalition provides a forum and a voice for issues analysis, popular action and social change and includes representatives from churches, labour unions, environmental organizations, women and family advocates and anti-poverty groups. [www.alternativesnorth.ca]
Invisible Mosaic Searchable Map The Invisible Mosaic refers to organizations already working toward the sustainable development goals. We have highlighted just a few of these organization (next page).
ECOLOGY NORTH: Established in 1971 to support sound environmental decision-making on an individual, community and regional level., Ecology North’s programs focus on five priorities: climate change, environmental education, water, waste reduction, and local food production. [ecologynorth.ca]
ARCTIC GWICH’IN TRIBAL INTERNATIONAL: Gwich’in Council International (GCI) represents 9,000 Gwich’in in the Northwest Territories (NWT), Yukon, and Alaska as a Permanent Participant in the Arctic Council; the only international organization to give Indigenous peoples a seat at the decision-making table alongside national governments. [gwichincouncil.com] ARCTIC COUNCIL: The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States, Arctic indigenous communities and other Arctic inhabitants on common Arctic issues, in particular on issues of sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic. [arctic-council.org]
Statement of Financial Position
Financial Report 2016 - 2017
as at March 31, 2017
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Members of Yukon Development Education Centre We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Yukon Development Education Centre (the “Centre”), which comprise the statement of financial position as at March 31, 2017, the statements of receipts, disbursements and net assets, changes in net assets and of cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion. Basis for Qualified Opinion In common with many non-profit organizations, the Centre receives receipts from donations, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our examination of these receipts was limited to the amounts included in the records of the Centre and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to receipts, excess of receipts over disbursements, assets and net assets. Opinion In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Centre as at March 31, 2017 and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations.
2017
General Fund
2016
Northern Council for Global Co-operation
General Fund
Northern Council for Global Co-operation
ASSETS
Current Cash Accounts receivable Goods and Services Tax receivable
$
26,053 $ 386
4,249 $ 114 897
24,293 $ 420 362
36,203 936
$
26,439 $
5,260 $
25,075 $
37,139
$
500 $
19,500 $
1,013 $
25,124
LIABILITIES
Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
NET ASSETS
Restricted net assets DFATD Speaker Series Unrestricted net assets
$
603 25,336
(14,240) -
981 23,081
12,015 -
25,939
(14,240)
24,062
12,015
25,075 $
37,139
26,439 $
5,260 $
Organization (Note 1) Commitments (Note 5) Economic Dependence (Note 6) The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Chartered Professional Accountants Vancouver, B.C. July 31, 2017
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Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.
~ Kofi Annan
www.ncgc.ca @northerncouncil ed@ncgc.ca
We look forward to an exceptional 2017-2018!
Program undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada
NCGC
Northern Council for Global Cooperation www.ncgc.ca @northerncouncil ed@ncgc.ca