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Title:

Terrestrial Studies Initiative

Agreement Number:

TMXTSI035

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 15, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

The purpose of this agreement is to support Indigenous-led studies to improve the understanding of land-based issues such as harvesting plants on the land, hunting of land-based animals, and cultural impacts of changing the landscape and resources.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

This initiative will provide an improved understanding of impacts on traditional land use. Traditional lands knowledge can support education, local job opportunities and contribute to economic and social opportunities.

Location:

LYTTON, British Columbia, CA V0K 1Z0

Reference Number:

115-2019-2020-Q3-08728

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Operating Name:

SISKA INDIAN BAND

Recipient's Legal Name:

SISKA INDIAN BAND

Program:

Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues

Program Purpose:

The objective is to facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues related to the mandate of Natural Resources Canada.During these dialogues, Indigenous groups may raise issues relevant to natural resources, which will be tracked and assessed as the dialogue proceeds to determine whether they have been adequately addressed, and issues related to other areas of federal jurisdiction, which will be communicated to other federal departments to determine whether the issue may be addressed.