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Title:

Honouring Red Rock Indian Band ancestors

Agreement Number:

GC-2815,1

Agreement Value:

$999,350.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 25, 2025 - Apr 30, 2027

Description:

This contribution supports Red Rock Indian Band in the recovery of ancestral remains that were disturbed during excavation for the construction of the Lake Superior Administration and Visitor Centre. The project includes excavation, archaeological assessment, and burial site investigations. The Band will manage contracts related to burial site investigations on private properties and security of excavated materials on Band property, as well as return of excavated materials to origin site with the intent of reburial of the ancestors where they were found.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Nipigon, Ontario, CA P0T 2J0

Reference Number:

154-2024-2025-Q4-00152

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Additional Information:

Amendment to extend into new fiscal year

Amendment Date

Jan 12, 2026

Recipient's Legal Name:

Red Rock Indian Band

Federal Riding Name:

Thunder Bay—Superior North

Federal Riding Number:

35106

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:

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