Title:
Xaxli'p Agricultural Community Readiness
Agreement Number:
IAFSI-016
Agreement Value:
$87,340.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 3, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The objective of this project is to prepare the community to engage in a number of agricultural activities by conducting a market study, a land capability assessment and an irrigation water source assessment. The project also includes community engagement activities such as a project start-up meeting and the development of an implementation plan based on the community members’ interests and needs.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The goal of the project is to prepare Xaxli'p to advance a number of diverse agricultural activities, explore the potential success of a variety of products in the market, complete a Land Capability Assessment and an Irrigation Water Source Assessment.
Location:
Lillooet, British Columbia, CA V0K1V0
Reference Number:
235-2019-2020-Q4-00159
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
870000601
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment#1 reflects an extension to the completion and expiry dates, and new work and budget plan.
Amendment Date
Oct 14, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Xaxli'p First Nation
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 others 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.