Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gitwinksihlkw First Nation Agriculture Assets and Opportunities Study
Agreement Number:
IAFSI-051
Agreement Value:
$122,650.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 27, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The objective of this project is to identify business opportunities for commercial agriculture, and build climate change resilience within the community to increase the amount of locally grown food, create jobs and skills training opportunities.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The project will improve community food security by strengthening Traditional Agricultural Knowledge, developing food production skills, and providing the foundation to embark upon a commercial agricultural initiative to generate community economic development.
Location:
Gitwinksihlkw, British Columbia, CA V0J3T0
Reference Number:
235-2021-2022-Q4-00176
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107433864
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw
Program:
Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
Program Purpose:
The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI) will support Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs who are ready to launch agriculture and food systems projects and Os who want to build their capacity to participate in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. The objective of the IAFSI is to increase economic development opportunities for Indigenous Peoples by building their capacity to participate and succeed in the Sector.
NAICS Code:
1112