Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The Youth Science Ambassador Program: Ocean science and technology opportunities for Youth in Inuit Nunangat
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2425-0009
Agreement Value:
$375,593.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 19, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Connect youth from five IN communities with world-leading ocean science, place-based Indigenous knowledge and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) with the goal of training the next generation of ocean scientists, marine resource managers, environmental stewards and guardians. Provide capacity building and paid part-time employment in youth’s communities and opportunities to work with visiting researchers and learning activities in local schools.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8N 1V8
Reference Number:
171-2024-2025-Q2-P0009
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ocean Networks Canada Society
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.