Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Supporting the Elder-Youth IQ Camp in Cambridge Bay
Agreement Number:
KME-2526-0001
Agreement Value:
$35,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Elder-Youth IQ Camp in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, brings together Inuit Elders and at-risk youth for a land-based, intergenerational learning experience that blends traditional knowledge with scientific methods. Through mentorship, cultural practices, and citizen science, youth build skills, confidence, and environmental awareness while also creating educational media to amplify their voices. The program aims to strengthen community ties, support cultural identity, and serve as a model for similar initiatives across Canada.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R2W 5K8
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q2-P0006
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Polar Bears International
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.