Title:
CAFN Sewing Makerspace
Agreement Number:
2425-CN-000077
Agreement Value:
$372,210.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 19, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is receiving a non-repayable contribution of $372,210, covering 53% of the total project costs, for a two-year initiative to fund the purchase, shipping, construction, and setup of a modular classroom. This space will be utilized to run an industrial sewing program in Haines Junction, marking a crucial step towards developing a collective sewing cottage industry in the region.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
With this project, the industrial sewing program will have a dedicated space for operations, fostering entrepreneurship in the cultural industries and promoting economic self-determination for CAFN members. Once operational, the program is expected to create 4-6 new jobs and maintain 2 existing positions.
Location:
HAINES JUNCTION, Yukon, CA Y0B1L0
Reference Number:
0780-2024-2025-Qrt3-0000001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
137911947
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Operating Name:
CHAMPAGNE & AISHIHIK FIRST NATIONS
Recipient's Legal Name:
CHAMPAGNE & AISHIHIK FIRST NATIONS
Federal Riding Name:
Yukon
Federal Riding Number:
60001
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.