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Title:

Building Collaborative Pathways for Ecological Connectivity in the North Okanagan and Thompson Regions

Agreement Number:

GC-3002

Agreement Value:

$426,600.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 5, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This contribution enables work towards a comprehensive ecological corridor program for the North Okanagan to the South Thompson regions to maintain, protect, and restore ecological connectivity. It will result in strengthening of working relationships with Syilx and Secwepemc Nations, development of corridor mapping and analysis for the North Okanagan to Thompson regions, increased engagement and outreach with landowners and the public, identification of wildlife movement barriers and mitigations, facilitation and support of Indigenous-led knowledge sharing, and improved information sharing with land use decision makers.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Kelowna, British Columbia, CA V1Y 9T1

Reference Number:

154-2025-2026-Q1-00034

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

883968968

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association

Federal Riding Name:

Kelowna

Federal Riding Number:

59016

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.