Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Youth Cultural Guardian: NunatuKavut Inuit Traditional Activities on the Land of Akami-Uapishku – KakKasuak – Mealy Mountain National Park Reserve

Agreement Number:

GC-1583

Agreement Value:

$45,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 21, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022

Description:

This contribution supports the creation of a Youth Cultural Guardian position who will report to NCC’s Research, Education and Culture department. This position will coordinate and support aspects of cultural knowledge transfer and planning in NunatuKavut as it relates to NunatuKavut Inuit and their relationship with Akami-Uapishku – KakKasuak – Mealy Mountain National Park Reserve. The Youth Cultural Guardian will work to promote Inuit culture and heritage through the celebration and revitalization of important culture-based traditions and activities within NunatuKavut. The Youth Cultural Guardian will also assist in leading the coordination and implementation of activities related to environmental, historical and archaeological research.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them

Location:

Labrador , Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A0P 1C0

Reference Number:

154-2021-2022-Q3-000038

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

NunatuKavut Community Council

Federal Riding Name:

Labrador

Federal Riding Number:

10004

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.