Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Supporting Park Establishment in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed and Kitaskinaw Indigenous Protected Conserved Area

Agreement Number:

GC-3239

Agreement Value:

$200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 15, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026

Description:

This contribution supports the Nature Conservancy of Canada in the establishment of two protected areas: Kitaskinaw Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) in Manitoba and the proposed national park in Teetłit Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon. This includes facilitating dialogue among parties, providing technical and conservation-planning expertise, and helping identify strategies or mechanisms to resolve mineral claims as part of the park establishment process.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4W 3L4

Reference Number:

154-2025-2026-Q3-00089

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119246544

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Nature Conservancy of Canada

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Nature Conservancy of Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Toronto Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35109

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.