Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Winisk River Watershed - Weenusk First Nation Biodiversity and Carbon Knowledge
Agreement Number:
GC-2085
Agreement Value:
$519,466.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 19, 2023 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
This contribution supports the Weenusk First Nation’s scientific research, science-based skill development, and community participation to assess and quantify biodiversity and ecosystem carbon (peatland and coastal) in their Traditional Territories and to participate meaningfully in the Hudson Bay—James Bay Lowlands Biodiversity Conservation and Carbon Sequestration Initiative. The work will also provide relevant information for the on-going feasibility assessment for a potential National Marine Conservation Area in Western James and Southwestern Hudson Bay.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Peawanuck, Ontario, CA P0L 2H0
Reference Number:
154-2023-2024-Q2-00046
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Weenusk First Nation
Federal Riding Name:
Timmins-James Bay
Federal Riding Number:
35107
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.