Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Muskowekwan First Nation Historic Site Commemoration
Agreement Number:
GC-2797
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 7, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Description:
This contribution supports Muskowekwan First Nation Historic Site in planning and hosting a Survivors Gathering with a sharing circle session in Saskatoon. The Gathering brings together Survivors, Elders, families, friends, community members, support workers, cultural knowledge keepers, and others impacted by the Muscowequan Indian Residential School to recognize their contributions and discuss how their experiences can be commemorated and remembered through its preservation and designation. It supports also the continued engagement with the Muskowekwan Historical Site Group and Survivors to identify and confirm a final plaque text for the bronze commemorative plaque that will be unveiled and installed at a later date.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Lestock, Saskatchewan, CA S0A 2G0
Reference Number:
154-2024-2025-Q4-00009
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Muskowekwan First Nation Historic Site
Federal Riding Name:
Regina-Qu’Appelle
Federal Riding Number:
47008
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.