Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Assessment of the Feasibility of establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in the Eeyou Marine Region, in the James Bay Marine Ecoregion
Agreement Number:
GC-1737
Agreement Value:
$2,095,372.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2023 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
The contribution supports the active engagement and participation of the Cree Nation Government and coastal Cree communities of Eeyou Istchee in determining the feasibility of establishing a national marine conservation area in eastern James Bay. It enables the Cree Nation Government to hire personnel (such as project coordinator, community liaison), to support travel to and undertake necessary community consultations in partnership with Parks Canada, to participate in project steering committee meetings with Parks Canada, and to subcontract the assembly, mapping and review of traditional Cree knowledge. As an important part of Cree culture and knowledge, Cree language will be used, besides English and French, in some of the communication materials and in consultations.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Nemaska, Quebec, CA J0Y 3B0
Reference Number:
154-2022-2023-Q4-00095
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Additional Information:
Amendment to increase the total amount and extend into a new fiscal year
Amendment Date
Mar 27, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Grand Council of the Cree (Eeyou Istchee) / Cree Nation Government; Grand Conseil des Cris / Gouvernement de la Nation Crie
Federal Riding Name:
Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou
Federal Riding Number:
24001
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: