Grants and Contributions

This contribution supports the participation of Tthebatthie Denesųłiné Nation in the implementation of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site and their participation in the Cooperative Management Committee.

This contribution supports the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council in implementing the W̱SÁNEĆ Welcome Figure Project at Helen Point, Mayne Island. It covers planning, commissioning, and installation, aligned with reconciliation efforts and the Visitor Experience Strategy.

This grant supports York Factory First Nation to attend a meeting of First Nation Leadership, Kivalliq Inuit and Metis representatives, Parks Canada and the Government of Manitoba to provide information on the proposed National Marine Conservation Area in Western Hudson Bay and lay-out some potential next steps towards a feasibility assessment.

This grant supports Elders from the SȾȺSEN TŦE SENĆOŦEN Language Committee to work on couple of projects providing their time, insight, guidance, including the translation of an activity booklet about orcas for local First Nations children’s use. This includes digitization of the materials for future use.

This grant supports Tataskweyak Cree Nation to attend a gathering of First Nation Leadership, Kivalliq Inuit and Metis representatives, Parks Canada and the Government of Manitoba to provide information on the proposed National Marine Conservation Area in Western Hudson Bay and lay-out some potential next steps towards a feasibility assessment.

This contribution supports Fort Smith Métis Council to actively participate in the Wood Buffalo National Park Cooperative Management Committee and its associated Indigenous Caucus.

This grant supports Essex County Nature in developing programs to connect 2SLGBTQI+ and equity deserving communities with nature in and around Point Pelee National Park.

This grant supports the Ontario Field Ornithologists’ mandate of equity, diversity and inclusion in the development of promotional materials and programs that connect equity deserving groups with nature in and around Point Pelee National Park.

This grant supports the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum to research and compile a report on an underexamined chapter in local history to shed light on the complex social dynamics between soldiers stationed at Fort George and the community of Niagara-on-the-Lake, revealing stories that have long remained untold.

This contribution supports the employment of youth, especially youth facing barriers to employment, with a particular focus on women, Indigenous youth, racialized youth, Black youth, youth with disabilities, those from Official Language Minority Communities, those from rural and remote communities, and 2SLGBTQI+ youth. Youth will be employed in the conservation and enjoyment of natural and cultural heritage in locations across Canada. This initiative is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy initiative.