Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Indigenous Guardian Program
Agreement Number:
GC-2202,1
Agreement Value:
$1,310,655.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 16, 2023 - Apr 30, 2027
Description:
This contribution enables the implementation of a Guardian Program with the Innu Essipit First Nation. This aims to reestablish and strengthen the First Nation's connection with the land and water in the traditional territory, Nistassinan, and to ensure the transfer of traditional knowledge within the community.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for present and future generations.
Location:
Essipit, Quebec, CA G0T 1K0
Reference Number:
154-2023-2024-Q4-00245
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Additional Information:
Amendment to extend into new fiscal year
Amendment Date
Feb 4, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
Première Nation des Innus Essipit
Recipient's Legal Name:
Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit
Federal Riding Name:
Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan
Federal Riding Number:
24021
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.
Amendments: