Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Knowledge Keepers and Harm Reduction in Rural Remote Yukon First Nations: Mobilizing Strengths Grounded in Culture and Community

Agreement Number:

2425-HQ-000145

Agreement Value:

$65,245.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This initiative will engage Knowledge Keepers as mentors to mobilize and support community members in harm reduction and overdose prevention support activities, as well as identify ways for formal systems of care and support networks to work together more fluently.

Organization:

Health Canada

Expected Results:

Targeted stakeholders and Canadians access evidence-informed information related to substance use and are equipped with the capacity (knowledge, skills and supports) to inform their decisions and actions related to substance use.

Location:

Old Crow, Yukon, CA Y0B 1N0

Reference Number:

271-2024-2025-Q4-00089

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation

Program:

Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund

Program Purpose:

Health Protection and Promotion