Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Beyond her Horizons - Northwest Passage Expedition
Agreement Number:
GC-2219
Agreement Value:
$4,995.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 27, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This grant supports the translation of the interviews and stories gathered during an all-female polar expedition aimed to document and honor the untold stories of Inuit and nonIndigenous women in the history of Arctic exploration. The journey sailing the Northwest Passage will provide the opportunity to visit local communities to gather stories related to Inuit women’s knowledge of their land, animals,qulliq, clothing and sewing, and their contributions to the success of early explorers during first contact.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H2T 2H9
Reference Number:
154-2023-2024-Q4-00121
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Jessica Houston
Federal Riding Name:
Outremont
Federal Riding Number:
24054
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.