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Title:

Indigenous Fire Knowledge in Chemawawin Cree Nation

Agreement Number:

WRFIFK-CCN

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The purpose of this project is to strengthen the participation of Indigenous entities in capturing and sharing wildfire knowledge and developing of tools and resources.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

This project will strengthen the integration of Indigenous cultural practices and fire-related knowledge.

Location:

EASTERVILLE, Manitoba, CA R0C 0V0

Reference Number:

115-2024-2025-Q4-16774

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

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

Recipient's Operating Name:

Chemawawin Cree Nation

Recipient's Legal Name:

CHEMAWAWIN CREE NATION

Program:

Grants for Supporting and Mobilizing Indigenous Fire Knowledge

Program Purpose:

Grant supporting and mobilizing Indigenous fire knowledge: support the development of tools and resources and dissemination of knowledge by and for Indigenous communities. Strengthen community readiness by exploring ways to incorporate cultural practices and knowledge of Indigenous communities in fire management.