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Title:

Design of Facilities and Initial Implementation at the Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site

Agreement Number:

GC-1335

Agreement Value:

$1,142,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 4, 2021 - Aug 31, 2022

Description:

This contribution enables the Nattilik Heritage Society to manage the design phase for an expansion to the Nattilik Heritage Centre building(s) to provide for a visitor center and a place to store and exhibit artifacts from the wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, including office space for the centre’s administration and national historic site operations. This project will ensure the Nattilik Heritage Centre will remain the focal point for art, culture and education in the community of Gjoa Haven, with Inuit leading site development and operations.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for future generations

Location:

Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, CA X0B 0C0

Reference Number:

154-2021-2022-Q1-00009

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

134221928

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Nattilik Heritage Society

Federal Riding Name:

Nunavut

Federal Riding Number:

62001

Program:

General Class Contribution Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.