Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Creating a Regenerative Economy
Agreement Number:
2425-CN-000117
Agreement Value:
$219,790.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 7, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Yukon Soaps Company will conduct research on building a regenerative economy centered on restoring Indigenous connection to the land through land based employment that is culturally and environmentally sustainable. It will explore the demand and need for non-timber forest products, barriers to land-based employment, challenges to accessing the land, and relevant opportunities related to building a regenerative economy centered on these resources.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
The research will focus specifically on creating an economy based on demand for non-timber forest resources and will include an economic feasibility study, and implementation plan for reconnecting people to the land, short videos to build awareness, educate, and promote the project, and a research gathering involving community members and experts in this area.
Location:
MAYO, Yukon, CA Y0B 1M0
Reference Number:
0780-2024-2025-Qrt4-0000087
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
761010933
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
YUKON SOAPS
Recipient's Legal Name:
YUKON SOAPS
Federal Riding Name:
Yukon
Federal Riding Number:
60001
Program:
Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
Program Purpose:
To improve the economic development capacity of Indigenous communities and increase economic development in the three territories.