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Title:

Kainai Iinnii (Bison) Rematriation

Agreement Number:

GC-1653

Agreement Value:

$59,609.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 30, 2022 - Apr 30, 2022

Description:

This contribution supports the Kainai Nation in establishing a herd of bison on the Kainai (Blood) Reserve. The project aims to promote landscape-scale conservation, ecological restoration of native grasslands, cultural restoration for people of the Kainai Nation, and furthers the strong relationship between the Government of Canada and the Kainai Nation.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Standoff, Alberta, CA T0L 1Y0

Reference Number:

154-2021-2022-Q4-00097

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

Blood Tribe Land Management

Federal Riding Name:

Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner

Federal Riding Number:

48027

Program:

General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Program Purpose:

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