Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Thunderbird Protecting the Ocean: Looking after Southern Resident Killer Whales - S-hwuhwa’us Thi’lut Kw’atl’kwa: Hwilasmut tu Q’ul-lhanumutsun.

Agreement Number:

GC-1551

Agreement Value:

$399,395.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 15, 2021 - Apr 30, 2024

Description:

This contribution supports the capacity development for the Cowichan Tribes to develop a Southern Resident Killer Whale Conservation Program. This contribution represents seed funding allowing to outfit and initially staff an office, which will enable them to develop a conservation and monitoring plan that will align with Parks Canada's species at risk conservation goals.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations

Location:

Duncan, British Columbia, CA V9L 5J1

Reference Number:

154-2021-2022-Q3-000031

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Cowichan Tribes

Federal Riding Name:

Cowichan-Malahat-Langford

Federal Riding Number:

59010

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.