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Title:

Kainai Iinnii (Bison) Rematriation

Agreement Number:

GC-1412

Agreement Value:

$85,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 2, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021

Description:

This contribution supports the Kainai Nation in establishing a herd of bison on the Kainai (Blood) Reserve. The project aims to promote landscape-scale conservation, ecological restoration of native grasslands, cultural restoration for people of the Kainai Nation, and furthers the strong relationship between the Government of Canada and the Kainai Nation.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations

Location:

Standoff, Alberta, CA T0L 1Y0

Reference Number:

154-2020-2021-Q4-00017

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

Blood Tribe Administration

Federal Riding Name:

Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner

Federal Riding Number:

48027

Program:

General Class Contribution Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.