Title:
Enhancing Indigenous Participation in Major Remediation Projects in the NWT
Agreement Number:
2324-CN-000022
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) initiative to coordinate collaborative efforts, reduce administrative burden and pool resources to support Indigenous communities. This SPI project is led by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). CIRNAC and CanNor NWT Region championed the SPI-funded project to support the remediation economy to enhance Indigenous participation in major mining remediation projects in the NWT.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
As a result of the project, at least three Indigenous community development corporations and 15 Indigenous-owned businesses will be supported by Catalyste+ through advisory and mentorship services, workshops and networking. Up to 15 Indigenous economic development corporations and businesses will expand market access to the Government of Canada contracts for mining reclamation and remediation projects. The project will also create five new jobs, maintain 10 and expand 15 jobs.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 1Z6
Reference Number:
0780-2024-2025-Qrt4-0000011
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118830850
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Mar 24, 2025
Recipient's Operating Name:
CATALYSTE+
Recipient's Legal Name:
CATALYSTE+
Federal Riding Name:
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding Number:
35112
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.