Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Researching Economic Opportunities - Whooping Cranes
Agreement Number:
2425-CN-000138
Agreement Value:
$243,050.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 17, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The Thebacha Leadership council will undertake a 3-year project that will support research on economic opportunities related to Whooping Crane conservation, including hosting a Northern Whooping Crane Festival in Fort Smith, NT, exploring the viability of crane-viewing tours, and bringing conservationists and conservation groups to the region.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
Community consultations will be conducted by a Research Professional, who will provide a report to the TLC on the potential economic benefits. Representatives from the TLC will attend the February 2025 Port Aransas Whooping Crane Festival in Texas, US to experience firsthand the economic benefits of an established event and more importantly to strengthen relationships with a broader network of potential future collaborators and festival attendees to Fort Smith.
Location:
FORT SMITH, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0P0
Reference Number:
0780-2024-2025-Qrt4-0000052
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
781023767
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
THEBACHA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Recipient's Legal Name:
THEBACHA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Federal Riding Name:
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Number:
61001
Program:
Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
Program Purpose:
To improve the economic development capacity of Indigenous communities and increase economic development in the three territories.