Grants and Contributions:
Title:
METIS WILDFIRE COMMUNITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Agreement Number:
WRFIFK-BCMF
Agreement Value:
$200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 28, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
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:
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V5R 5W2
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q4-16781
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
849869086
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Operating Name:
BC Metis Federation
Recipient's Legal Name:
BC METIS FEDERATION
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.