Title:
SKY STORIES, SPACE FUTURES
Agreement Number:
26EDIHRM12
Agreement Value:
$20,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 12, 2026 - Jun 1, 2027
Description:
This project will develop and deliver Indigenous-led space education workshops for Indigenous post-secondary students in British Columbia, combining Indigenous astronomy, cultural knowledge, and modern space science. Through mentorship, immersive learning, and career exploration, the initiative aims to increase Indigenous participation in the space sector and support long-term pathways into space-related education and careers.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Space Learning element of the program provides financial support to participate in learning opportunities to Canadian students at the post-secondary level and physicians to increase their knowledge and experience in advanced space-related educational activities and disciplines.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6J 3J9
Reference Number:
003-2026-2027-Q1-00054
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Recipient's Legal Name:
H.R. MacMillan Space 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.