Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gwich'in Wellness Camp
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2526-0008
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 14, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The project will support the maintenace and renovation of the wellness camp to continue to provide a safe vibrant, affordable, and accessible multi-use space where Gwich'in Participants and other residents can utilize the camp and build a strong and healthy community and to be able to take part in wellness, language, arts, and cultural activities and practices which is important for the community of Gwich’in.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Inuvik, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0T0
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q2-P0005
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Gwich'in Tribal Council
Program:
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.