Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sundog Veggies: Our Growing Community Project
Agreement Number:
2122-CN-000011
Agreement Value:
$99,999.00
Agreement Date:
May 7, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
Develop a 16-week youth agriculture training program for 12 participants. The project will include the development of a training module and recruitment plan; mentorship scheduling and project participant hiring; construction of a second greenhouse with processing and prep-work area; planting of crops; collaboration with mentors; harvesting of crops; and distributing products through local deliveries.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
As a result of this project, the Sundog Retreat will train and employ 12 youth and have the necesssary infrastructure to grow and sell fresh produce in Whitehorse to generate revenue.
Location:
WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 6N9
Reference Number:
0780-2021-2022-Qrt1-0000016
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
SUNDOG RETREAT
Recipient's Legal Name:
32862 YUKON INC
Federal Riding Name:
Yukon
Federal Riding Number:
60001
Program:
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Supports food security in Northern and Indigenous communities by helping to strengthen and support Indigenous and northern food systems in Canada’s North, reducing food insecurity, and seeking out creative solutions to food challenges across Canada’s North. This initiative will also support investments in northern small- to medium-enterprises, territorial governments, and community organizations pursuing food security related initiatives.