Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Rights and Reconciliation Agreement
Agreement Number:
GC-2548
Agreement Value:
$4,191,179.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2034
Description:
The objectives of this grant are 1) to support the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement signed by Parks Canada and the Mi’gmaq, 2) build capacity in Indigenous communities to participate with Parks Canada as co-managers of National Parks and National Historic Sites, 3) foster re-connection with the lands through traditional stewardship practices and 4) protect Mi’gmaw culture and heritage.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Elsipogtog, New Brunswick, CA E4W 2S6
Reference Number:
154-2024-2025-Q4-00046
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kopit Lodge
Federal Riding Name:
Miramichi—Grand Lake
Federal Riding Number:
13006
Program:
Grants for the Implementation of Rights and Reconciliation Agreements in Atlantic Canada
Program Purpose:
The objectives of these grants are 1) to support the Rights and Reconciliation Agreements signed by Parks Canada and the Indigenous Nations included in the Historic Peace and Friendship Treaties in Atlantic Canada (the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet and Peskotomuhkati Nations), 2) build capacity in Indigenous communities to participate with Parks Canada as co-managers of national parks and national historic sites, 3) foster re-connection with the lands through traditional stewardship practices and 4) protect Mi’kmaq, Maliseet and Peskotomuhkati culture and heritage.