Grants and Contributions:
Title:
GNWT Tundra Science and Culture Camp
Agreement Number:
KME-2425-0007
Agreement Value:
$10,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The Tundra Science and Culture Camp, a 10-day outdoor educational initiative by the Government of the Northwest Territories, offers a transformative educational program for high-school students and educators. It's designed to immerse participants in Indigenous culture and science, fostering a multidisciplinary learning experience on the tundra. Past participants have attested to this camp's profound cross-cultural impact, often influencing their educational and career trajectories in natural sciences, environmental studies, and interdisciplinary fields. The grant will provide travel support to students from remote communities to participate in the camp.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA X1A 3S8
Reference Number:
171-2024-2025-Q1-P0012
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Government of the Northwest Territories
Program:
Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Program Purpose:
To foster and encourage activities and events that promote greater awareness of, and increase knowledge about, polar regions. Attract, inform and inspire new generations to carry on Canada's increasing activities in polar affairs.