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Title:

Advancing Yukon First Nation Culture and Tourism Industries

Agreement Number:

1920-CN-000018

Agreement Value:

$900,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 5, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This project will allow Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association (YFNCT) to deliver a variety of programs and initiatives to grow and market Yukon’s Indigenous culture and tourism industries.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

This project is expected to result in the development of 5-7 new market ready products and experiences, 10-15 new export ready products and experiences, and the entry of 10-15 new Indigenous entrepreneurs in the tourism and culture sector. The project will also result in an increase in the number of Yukon First Nation individuals working in the sector, as well as increased awareness, demand and sales of Yukon First Nation products and experiences.

Location:

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 5G4

Reference Number:

1920-CN-000018

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Operating Name:

9150 - YUKON FIRST NATIONS CULTURE AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION

Recipient's Legal Name:

YUKON FIRST NATIONS CULTURE AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION

Federal Riding Name:

Yukon

Federal Riding Number:

60001

Program:

Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development

Program Purpose:

Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) is an economic development program that strengthens key economic sectors in Canada's three territories. It helps to drive economic growth and diversification; support capacity development; enhance economic infrastructure in the North; and, will help create jobs for Northerners. SINED is focused on four priorities: innovation, economic growth and diversification, capacity development and economic infrastructure.