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Title:

Project Capacity for the National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada

Agreement Number:

GC-2016

Agreement Value:

$61,250.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 18, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024

Description:

This contribution provides support for additional project capacity at the National Indigenous Residential School Museum (NIRSM) to finalize a ten-year strategic plan for the former Portage la Prairie Indian Residential School national historic site, which houses the Museum. The strategic plan will address the site’s goals for commemoration, as well as a succession plan that will allow for the training of the next generation of museum staff, as well as other needs related to the long-term preservation of the site and the external promotion of the site.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, CA R1N 4B1

Reference Number:

154-2022-2023-Q4-00108

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

extension into new fiscal year

Amendment Date

Mar 18, 2024

Recipient's Legal Name:

National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Portage-Lisgar Manitoba

Federal Riding Number:

46007

Program:

General Class Grants Contributions Program

Program Purpose:

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

Amendments:

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