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Title:

Bison Farm to Fork Project

Agreement Number:

2122-CN-000031

Agreement Value:

$212,080.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 29, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

A project to complete a bison farm feasibility study, including the regulatory research and community engagement required to establish a farm and meat processing facility

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

As a result of the project, the Recipient will have undertaken a feasibility study to establish a bison farm and meat processing facility that will improve food security and skills development in Fort Simpson.

Location:

YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories, CA X1A 2N6

Reference Number:

0780-2021-2022-Qrt2-0000018

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

880569975

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Operating Name:

FORT SIMPSON METIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Recipient's Legal Name:

FORT SIMPSON METIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Federal Riding Name:

Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Number:

61001

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.