Title:
Indigenous (First Nations College)- Siksikaitsitapi Agriculture Conference
Agreement Number:
ADP-PAD - 3229
Agreement Value:
$84,700.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to provide a unique opportunity for students, through the Siksikaitsitapi Agriculture Conference, to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge developments in Indigenous-led agriculture. The primary focus is to promote Agribusiness or land economy on the reserve. In addition, it will create partnerships with industry experts to connect with Red Crow Community College's agriculture program and increase student enrolment in agriculture programs by inviting agriculture vendors for networking.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The AgriDiversity Program strengthens the agriculture and agri-food sector by building its capacity through projects that:
• help Indigenous Peoples and members of other underrepresented and marginalized groups (URMG) develop leadership skills;
• build entrepreneurial capacity and business skills of URMG;
• facilitate the sharing of industry experience, best practices, and knowledge to help URMG manage transformation and adapt to changes in their business operations; and/or
• strengthen the sector by incorporating views from a greater diversity of sector players.
Location:
Standoff, Alberta, CA T0L 1Y0
Reference Number:
235-2025-2026-Q4-00024
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
867032021
Recipient's Operating Name:
Red Crow Community College
Recipient's Legal Name:
Red Crow Community College
Program:
AgriDiversity Program
Program Purpose:
The AgriDiversity program will support projects aimed at helping Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in Canadian agriculture – including women, youth, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and official language minority communities – to fully participate in the sector by helping these groups address the key issues and barriers they often face for sector participation.