Title:
Qikiqtani Food Sovereignty Implementation Solution
Agreement Number:
2122-CN-000057
Agreement Value:
$246,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 29, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
Qikiqtaaluk Business Development Corporation, will undertake a project to conduct a study to determine the most efficient community food processing facilities that could be established in the Qikiqtani Region and provide 6 harvesters with a living wage to pilot a professional harvester program.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
As a result of Phase 1 of the project, the recipient will determine the most efficient community-based infrastructure, such as cut and wrap food processing facilities, to build capacity in harvesting and distribution, and directly support 6 community harvesters to pilot a harvester professionalization program.
Location:
IQALUIT, Nunavut, CA X0A0H0
Reference Number:
0780-2021-2022-Qrt3-0000027
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
877853929
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Operating Name:
QIKIQTAALUK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Recipient's Legal Name:
QIKIQTAALUK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
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.