Grants and Contributions:

Title:

SON Capacity Enhancement Framework for Working Together Community Engagement and Participation Parks’ Research and Monitoring Program

Agreement Number:

GC-2829

Agreement Value:

$915,800.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 20, 2025 - Apr 30, 2027

Description:

SON Capacity Enhancement: This contribution supports the Nation to build capacity to engage with Parks Canada and coordinate efforts towards shared governance. Framework for Working Together: This contribution supports the Nation in gathering information and engaging in internal discussions to determine their approach to negotiating a Relationship Agreement. Community Engagement and Participation: This contribution supports the involvement of SON Elders, Youth and community members in various gathering activities to provide input and knowledge to help shape the vision for shared governance. Parks’ Research and Monitoring Program: This contribution supports the Saugeen Ojibway Nation with development of an ecological sustainability monitoring program at the Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park using a Two-eyed Seeing approach that applies Indigenous and Western scientific ways of knowing to address concerns about ecosystem health.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, CA N0H 2T0

Reference Number:

154-2024-2025-Q4-00144

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Saugeen Ojibway Nation

Federal Riding Name:

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound

Federal Riding Number:

35014

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.