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Title:

Enhancing Nahanni Butte Community Economic Infrastructure

Agreement Number:

2425-CN-000056

Agreement Value:

$696,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 22, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The Naha Dehe Development Corporation (NDDC), wholly owned by the Nahanni Butte Dene Band, is receiving $696,000 (80% of total project costs) to complete a two-year $870,000 project. Naha Dehe Development Corporation is an economic development arm of the Nahanni Butte Dene Band, a registered Indian Band in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

As a result of this project, NDDC will experience transformative benefits. Acquiring a refrigerated truck for the general store will ensure fresher produce and efficient distribution. Local food delivery services will alleviate residents’ challenges, fostering community well-being. The community corporation will continue to increase its role as an essential employer in Nahanni Butte. This project will also create two new full-time positions, expand two positions and maintain one job.

Location:

NAHANNI BUTTE, Northwest Territories, CA X0E0N0

Reference Number:

0780-2024-2025-Qrt2-0000018

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

867236614

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Operating Name:

NAHA DEHE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Recipient's Legal Name:

NAHA DEHE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Federal Riding Name:

Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Number:

61001

Program:

IDEANorth

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.