Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Omushkego Biodiversity and Carbon Knowledge Project
Agreement Number:
GC-1978
Agreement Value:
$3,147,745.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 28, 2023 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
This contribution provides the Mushkegowuk Council with the means to implement a project entitled “Omushkego Biodiversity and Carbon Knowledge” within their Traditional Territories and participate meaningfully in the overall Hudson Bay–James Bay Lowlands Biodiversity Conservation and Carbon Sequestration Initiative. In particular, it provides the Mushkegowuk Council support for scientific research, science-based skill development, community participation, and knowledge gathering and sharing. The work will also provide relevant information for the on-going feasibility assessment for a potential National Marine Conservation Area in Western James and Southwestern Hudson Bay.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Moose Factory , Ontario, CA P0L 1W0
Reference Number:
154-2022-2023-Q4-00105
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Mushkegowuk Council
Federal Riding Name:
Timmins-James Bay
Program:
General Class Grants Contributions Program
Program Purpose:
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.