Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Community-led Wildfire Risk Assessments and Mitigation Strategies
Agreement Number:
FMWCC24-YFNW
Agreement Value:
$1,508,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 16, 2024 - Jun 30, 2026
Description:
The objective of this project is to increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires by supporting prevention and mitigation wildland firefighter training for participants who live in remote and Indigenous communities,
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
Under this project, the proponent will train community members in basic wildfire training including traditional land management practices and emergency training to identify wildfire-risks, and host workshops to collaboratively develop mitigation strategies.
Location:
WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 6A9
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q3-17109
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
YUKON FIRST NATION WILDFIRE
Program:
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate
Program Purpose:
The purpose is to increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires.