Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Porcupine Caribou Conservation Plan development & community engagement
Agreement Number:
KME-2526-0011
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Porcupine Caribou Management Board is leading the final phase of creating a Conservation Plan for the Porcupine Caribou herd, aiming to ensure its long-term survival and support the communities that depend on it. The plan will integrate Indigenous and scientific knowledge, with input from eight Yukon and NWT communities (Old Crow, Dawson, Mayo, Aklavik, Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic, Inuvik, and Tuktoyaktuk), to reflect shared priorities and experiences. This collaborative effort addresses growing environmental and development pressures, promoting stewardship and Indigenous leadership in protecting the herd and its habitat.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A 6L3
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q2-P0016
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Porcupine Caribou Management Board
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.