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Title:
Voices of the Mountains
Agreement Number:
2526-0132
Agreement Value:
$49,763.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Voices of the Mountains project aims to preserve and increase access to this heritage through digitization. This project safeguards Willmore Wilderness Park’s cultural and ecological legacy for future generations to explore and cherish.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:

Expected Results:
The project aims to achieve the following outcomes:

  1. Preservation of Heritage: Secure the documentation of oral histories from Cree-speaking Elders and individuals with expertise in guiding, trapping, and mountain culture.

  2. Increased Accessibility: Develop a publicly accessible digital archive containing oral histories, photographs, maps, and diaries.

  3. Community Engagement: Strengthen connections between local communities and their heritage by showcasing their stories and contributions.

  4. Capacity Building: Enhance the organization’s ability to sustain and preserve Canada’s documentary heritage through training, digitization, and improved archival practices.

Location:
Grande Cache, Alberta, CA T0E 0Y0
Reference Number:
129-2025-2026-Q1-00021
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
89655 0308 RR0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Willmore Wilderness Preservation and Historical Foundation
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:

The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to, and promote local documentary heritage.