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Title:

A’nó:wara (Turtle) Protectors

Agreement Number:

GC-3157

Agreement Value:

$68,087.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 14, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026

Description:

This contribution supports the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne in hiring a Conservation Officer and enhancing the collaboration between the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne- Environment Program and Thousand Islands National Park resource conservation and enforcement staff. Programming will focus on the protection of cultural and ecological sites, the development of harvesting guidelines, and the promotion of environmental education within the Akwesasne community.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Akwesasne, Quebec, CA H0M 1A0

Reference Number:

154-2025-2026-Q3-00008

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107716045

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Operating Name:

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne - Environment Team

Recipient's Legal Name:

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne

Federal Riding Name:

Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon

Federal Riding Number:

24007

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.