Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Supporting Kimmirut Wellness through Country Food Harvesting and Sharing Systems
Agreement Number:
2425-CN-000146
Agreement Value:
$294,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Municipality of Kimmirut will renovate and equip their wellness center, as well as extend access to food programming in Kimmirut, Nunavut.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
The project is expected to address food insecurity in Kimmirut by upgrading infrastructure and increasing access to food for community members in need.
Location:
Kimmirut, Nunavut, CA X0A 0N0
Reference Number:
0780-2024-2025-Qrt4-0000033
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107752826
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Operating Name:
Municipality of Kimmirut
Recipient's Legal Name:
Municipality of Kimmirut
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.