Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Indigenous Knowledge Coproduction and Rediscovery to Inform Science-based Caribou Recovery Activities at 'Mbehcho' (Bistcho Lake) and 'Nagahzhie' (Cameron Hills)

Agreement Number:

NL19-23DTFN

Agreement Value:

$120,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 31, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

The purpose of this project is to use Traditional Knowledge to identify caribou corridors, both historical and present day, which will inform optimized landscape and site-specific habitat protection, conservation and restoration priorities for the stabilization and recovery of caribou populations.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

Signage, plaques and interactive media content developed through the use of an interactive interview process using maps will be created at an existing seasonal cabin at Bistcho Lake 213 to preserve and promote the unique knowledge of Dene Tha' First Nation for the restoration of their landscapes and wildlife.

Location:

CHATEH, Alberta, CA T0H 0S0

Reference Number:

115-2019-2020-Q2-08312

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Additional Information:

Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

DENE THA' FIRST NATION

Program:

Support for research on Woodland Caribou in support of the conservation of this species at risk

Program Purpose:

The objective of these terms and conditions is to facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues related to the mandate of Natural Resources Canada.