Title:
Powering the Yukon Territory - Yukon First Nations Framework for Energy Infrastructure Collaboration
Agreement Number:
2526-CN-000138
Agreement Value:
$249,999.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 20, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Champagne & Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is receiving a non-repayable contribution to support a 2-year joint initiative of Kwanlin Dun First Nation (KDFN), Ta’an Kwach’an Council (TKC), Carcross/Tagish First Nation (C/TFN), and the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun (FNNND) to develop a memorandum of understanding that outlines how they will work together on major energy infrastructure projects, including the Yukon-BC Grid Connect.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
The 5 “initiating Nations” will establish a YFN-led framework for collaboration on energy infrastructure. The framework will enable these Nations to work together on priority initiatives such as the Yukon-BC Grid Connect, the renewal or replacement of aging hydro infrastructure, and future transmission and distribution projects
Location:
HAINES JUNCTION, Yukon, CA Y0B 1L0
Reference Number:
0780-2025-2026-Qrt4-0000005
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
137911947
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
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.