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Title:

Gwich'in Cultural Experience Retreat

Agreement Number:

1819-CN-000058

Agreement Value:

$54,240.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 3, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019

Description:

A feasibility study to determine how to transform an existing, but unused, wellness centre facility into a Gwich'in Cultural Experience Retreat to promote tourism development.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

The recipient will have determined the feasibility of transforming their existing infrastructure into an operating tourism facility, which will create eight seasonal jobs for Gwich'in community members. The results of the study, if positive, will inform future investments such as required upgrades as well marketing and training plans.

Location:

INUVIK, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0T0

Reference Number:

1819-CN-000058

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Operating Name:

GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL

Recipient's Legal Name:

1034 - GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL

Federal Riding Name:

Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Number:

61001

Program:

Community Readiness Opportunities Planning

Program Purpose:

To improve the economic development capacity of Aboriginal communities and increase economic development in the three territories.