Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The Muscowequan Residential School Reclamation Project
Agreement Number:
GC-1824
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
Description:
The contribution supports the work of the Muskowekwan First Nation to honour the memories and legacy of generations of children, survivors and their families of all who attended the Muscowequan Residential School by repurposing the former colonial era school building and the site into a place of healing, memory, cultural learning and community development. This project, guided by a multi-disciplinary team, with Indigenous knowledge and experience, will develop an architectural, engineering, and conservation plan for the first phase of the rehabilitation of the former school, including necessary site-clean up, as well as the rehabilitation or creation of a new onsite administrative workspace.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Lestock , Saskatchewan, CA S0A 2G0
Reference Number:
154-2022-2023-Q2-00076
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Operating Name:
Muskowekwan First Nation
Recipient's Legal Name:
Muskowekwan First Nation
Federal Riding Name:
Regina-Qu'Appelle
Federal Riding Number:
47008
Program:
General Class Grant and Contribution Program
Program Purpose:
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.