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Title:

Agriculture Test Plot and Strategic Planning Initiative

Agreement Number:

IAFSI-045

Agreement Value:

$284,625.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 15, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

The objective of this project is to create an agricultural test plot and to update Brokenhead Ojibway Nation's (BON's) Agriculture Strategic Plan with community guidance.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

The objective is to provide Brokenhead Ojibway Nation with a better understanding of what crops are economically viable for the community to guide their further growth into the agriculture sector. Once this project is established, BON will be able to expand to create new opportunities for community members, including further economic growth, new healthy locally sourced foods, while reinforcing culturally significant activities on the land, and continuing education and training for expansion in the agriculture sector.

Location:

Scanterbury, Manitoba, CA R0E1W0

Reference Number:

235-2021-2022-Q4-00175

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

106813371

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Brokenhead Ojibway 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 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