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Title:

Bringing Star-Dome to the Children of Waterloo-Wellington County: a youth space science programming

Agreement Number:

23STEMG19

Agreement Value:

$48,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 21, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

The main objective of the project is to “bring” the night sky to local schools and community events. To enhance this experience, the project will create customized programming with the following awareness objectives: 1) Educate youth and promote Canadian space missions, space science and technologies, with a particular emphasis on CSA Moon exploration initiatives, the Lunar Gateway Station, the Artemis II mission, and the discoveries arising from the JWST and 2) Introduce youth to Indigenous Moon and star-lore teachings, pairing First Nations night sky knowledge with that of western astronomy.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

The Space Awareness element of the program provides financial support for initiatives designed to increase awareness and participation of Canadian youth and educators in the Canadian Space Program.

Location:

Fergus, Ontario, CA N1M 1J3

Reference Number:

003-2023-2024-Q1-00009

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Royal City Centre

Recipient's Legal Name:

Royal City Science Centre

Program:

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Program Purpose:

This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.

The Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines; to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education; and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.