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Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$146,744.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 24, 2016 -

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Location:

THUNDER BAY ONTARIO, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2016-Q4-06065

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Amendment: Value / Award previously disclosed for the 3rd Quarter of 2015-2016. Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award.

Recipient's Legal Name:

WAWASUM GROUP LP

Program Purpose:

The purpose of this agreement is to provide sustainable employment for community members of the four First Nations [Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA), Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (AZA), Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA), and Red Rock Indian Band (RRIB)] with interests on the Lake Nipigon Forest. The proponent (BNA and AZA) will participate in the growing renewable energy market through the further development of a wood pellet manufacturing facility. All four communities will benefit by determining the business planning and markets for developing a harvesting and transportation company.