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Title:

Sikh Community Center - Water & Sewer Upgrades

Agreement Number:

2223-CN-000017

Agreement Value:

$490,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 20, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

A project to complete the water and sewer upgrades to a building located on the Alaska Highway.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

Once completed and fully operational, the center will provide Whitehorse's growing SIKH community with a much needed space for cultural enrichment, prayer halls for men and women, an inclusive public space for Whitehorse residents, and opportunities for community outreach. The building will have multiple rooms for newcomers, students, and people in need including a commercial kitchen offering free hot meals to people that are less fortunate.

Location:

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 6C4

Reference Number:

0780-2022-2023-Qrt1-0000010

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

707522132

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

GURU NANAK SIKH ORGANIZATION OF YUKON

Recipient's Legal Name:

GURU NANAK SIKH ORGANIZATION OF YUKON

Federal Riding Name:

Yukon

Federal Riding Number:

60001

Program:

Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)

Program Purpose:

The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund's purpose is to support not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and other community groups, as well as Indigenous communities to build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets, bring people back to public spaces safely as health measures ease, create jobs and stimulate local economies