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Title:

Grant for the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) to Build Critical Minerals Awareness

Agreement Number:

GC-130752S

Agreement Value:

$35,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 22, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The objective of this project is to build understanding amongst Indigenous communities of critical minerals and build their capacity to participate in, and benefit from, economic development activities across the mineral development cycle.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

The proponent will build knowledge of critical minerals for Indigenous economic development officers (EDOs). Indigenous EDOs act as a trusted link between Indigenous leadership, mining companies, and government, and their informed engagement is essential to the success of responsible critical mineral development projects. By building capacity and providing practical information on the growing role of critical minerals in Canada's economy, clean energy, and advanced technologies, the project will support Indigenous communities to engage proactively in critical mineral projects and ensure they benfit from new opportunities.

Location:

ENOCH, Alberta, CA T7X 3Y3

Reference Number:

115-2025-2026-Q4-18090

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

138795265

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Legal Name:

COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF NATIVE DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

Program:

Outreach and Engagement

Program Purpose:

To encourage and accelerate innovation via the dissemination of information; to maintain a sustainable and responsible development of Canada's natural resources via participation into engagement activities; to share best practices at home and abroad on clean, sustainable, efficient technologies and practices related to natural resources; and, to assist in the protection of our natural resources from pests, fire and other hazards.