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Title:

Research, Training and Development on Inshore Fisheries 2023-26

Agreement Number:

2324-CN-000025

Agreement Value:

$2,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 3, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

A project compiling research; provide training and short-term employment to Inuit; and work on Human Resource Development with teachers and youth in 6 Nunavut communities. Qikiqtaaluk Corporation will purchase and operate a vessel to compile data and research for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

As a result of this project, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation will have a new vessel to complete baseline research for exploratory fisheries, assist in food security and conduct future research. 120 Inuit will be trained in research, harvesting, processing and handling fish and business development management. 120 Youth will be broadened in career exploration in fisheries and research methods.

Location:

IQALUIT, Nunavut, CA X0A0H0

Reference Number:

0780-2023-2024-Qrt2-0000040

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

824763049

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Operating Name:

QIKIQTAALUK CORPORATION

Recipient's Legal Name:

QIKIQTAALUK CORPORATION

Federal Riding Name:

Nunavut

Federal Riding Number:

62001

Program:

IDEANorth

Program Purpose:

Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.