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Title:

Biiskaabiiyang : Returning to Ourselves

Agreement Number:

GC-2944

Agreement Value:

$84,169.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025

Description:

This contribution supports Beausoleil First Nation in the delivery of “Biiskaabiiyang: Returning to Ourselves”, an Indigenous Guardians program that will enable teachings within the elementary school system and prepare youth for harvesting activities, including continuing canoe and water safety with the Great Lakes Cultural Camp. The program will also include the transfer of knowledge of oral traditions; songs; canoe skills, conservation, wild rice harvesting and processing techniques, resulting in crops and food stores.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for present and future generations

Location:

Christian Island, Ontario, CA L9M 0A9

Reference Number:

154-2024-2025-Q4-00133

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

Beausoleil First Nation

Federal Riding Name:

Simcoe-North

Federal Riding Number:

35099

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.