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Action items included in the action plan are SMART:

• Specific: Action items are specific to the themes where they are categorized.
• Measurable: The progress of action item is measured in annual reports.
• Achievable: Action items are realistic, actionable and within the APC or GNWT’s control, not dependent on outside authorities.
• Relevant: Action items are consistent with the intent of the UN Declaration Act.
• Time-based: There is a timeframe associated with the advancement of the action items.

How action items were collected

The list of action items in the action plan is the result of a collaborative and consensus-based selection and co-drafting process between the APC and the GNWT. At the request of the APC, the GNWT proposed an initial list of action items to the APC in June 2024. Each GNWT department contributed to providing some action items to the list. APC members subsequently proposed action items for consideration. Where there was overlap between action items proposed by the APC and the GNWT, these action items were collaboratively combined.  Additionally, consensus was reached on the inclusion and wording of action items proposed by both the APC and the GNWT that did not overlap. 

Action items will be reported on in the annual report. The APC measures the progress of implementing the action plan and will determine whether an action plan item is in alignment with the UN Declaration and can be considered complete. As the action plan items move towards alignment with the UN Declaration, the APC will amend the action plan if there are new or unresolved issues and the action items will remain on the action plan until consistent with the UN Declaration. 

To advance action items towards alignment, the APC will receive regular updates on engagement, progress, and development of the proposed reforms, and will have the opportunity to provide input on UNDRIP alignment before the action item is treated as complete.