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Title:

Local First Nation Approach to Innovative Planning for Healthier and Sustainable Food Systems

Agreement Number:

IAFSI-056

Agreement Value:

$391,506.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 27, 2023

Description:

The objective of this project is to build capacity to manage local environmentally friendly food systems that prove to generate revenue through experiential learning.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

The objective is to achieve Community Readiness through land based educational opportunities. ACTC will partner with industry experts to complete a survey study of land for quality production while managing & coordinating efforts for a design plan that will identify long-term strategies to support economic ventures that will generate profitable agri-businesses for Pelican Lake First Nation and Witchekan Lake First Nation.

Location:

Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, CA S0J2M0

Reference Number:

235-2021-2022-Q4-00178

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

000000000

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Agency Chiefs Tribal Council Inc.

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:

1151