Grants and Contributions

This contribution supports the capacity development for the
Halalt First Nation to develop a Southern Resident Killer Whale Conservation Program. This contribution represents seed funding allowing to outfit and initially staff an office, which will enable them to develop a conservation and monitoring plan that will align with Parks Canada’s species at risk conservation goals.

This contribution supports CANADA'S NATIONAL PARKS – SEASON III. A wide-ranging journey of discovery that affords viewers an understanding of the uniqueness of Canada's landscape, wildlife and its indigenous and modern cultures. A documentary series for ARTE Discovery.

This contribution supports the promotion and delivery of an educational program for elementary and secondary students across Canada, consisting of a series of ten live video programs highlighting places administered by Parks Canada, with an emphasis on geography, conservation, and environmental and cultural protection. The program includes educator resources and a contest to encourage participation.

This contribution supports the long-term commemoration of the art and achievement of an Inuvialuit artist, Myrna Pokiak, for the $30 2020 Silver Coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. This project will create a large scale coin replica/monument and interpretive plaque. The art on the coin features the iconic Ibyuk Pingo, within the Pingo Canadian Landmark, along with many other images and symbols of Indigenous culture and history in a way that makes it relatable to Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

This contribution supports the creation of a Youth Cultural Guardian position who will report to NCC’s Research, Education and Culture department. This position will coordinate and support aspects of cultural knowledge transfer and planning in NunatuKavut as it relates to NunatuKavut Inuit and their relationship with Akami-Uapishku – KakKasuak – Mealy Mountain National Park Reserve. The Youth Cultural Guardian will work to promote Inuit culture and heritage through the celebration and revitalization of important culture-based traditions and activities within NunatuKavut. The Youth Cultural Guardian will also assist in leading the coordination and implementation of activities related to environmental, historical and archaeological research.

This contribution supports the conservation and recovery of two aquatic species at risk, bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout, by the Blackfoot Confederacy within Blackfoot Territory in southwestern Alberta.

This contribution supports Caldwell First Nation (CFN or “Nation”) in building a Cultural Centre Complex on Nation-owned lands, just north of Point Pelee National Park. The Centre will be a multi-purpose space for CFN members and visitors to learn about Caldwell First Nation’s cultural practices including culture and history, land based learning, and Indigenous land stewardship encompassing traditional hunting and fishing practices and ecological restoration.

This contribution enables Colour the Trails to host up to ten different events (intro clinics, learn-to events, workshops, tours, etc.) for BIPOC communities in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. It also supports the 2022 “Black Like Me – Outdoor Edition” film festival, which promotes positive representation of Black outdoor adventurers.

This contribution supports the capacity development for the Cowichan Tribes to develop a Southern Resident Killer Whale Conservation Program. This contribution represents seed funding allowing to outfit and initially staff an office, which will enable them to develop a conservation and monitoring plan that will align with Parks Canada's species at risk conservation goals.

This contribution supports the Nature Conservancy of Canada in the protection and management of species at risk habitats in the natural area of La Mauricie-Capitale Nationale for the specific management of the Bertomeu property. This property is located in an important area for ecological connectivity between natural areas, including La Mauricie National Park.