Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Bridges to Opportunity: Indigenous Engagement in Defence
Agreement Number:
IA27GRT001-007
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 10, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Funding will support dedicated capacity for coordinated engagement, information sharing, and collaborative planning with the Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF).
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
Expected outcomes include: attending six (6) defence-related events; host one (1) community outreach activity aligned with matters relating to Indigenous procurement and Indigenous recruitment; host follow-up virtual meetings with Department of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces to align SIIT initiatives, programs, and strengthen partnerships supporting Indigenous learners.
Location:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 4K4
Reference Number:
018-2026-2027-Q1-00007
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107955924
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
Program:
Indigenous Reconcilation Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Indigenous Reconciliation Program is to support the alignment of the Department of National Defence and CAF operations and engagement with the UN Declaration and to support consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples (First Nations, the Métis Nation, and Inuit).
Value in CAD:
50000.0