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Title:

Working Together: Building Relationships to Increase SAR Prevention in Remote and Indigenous Communities

Agreement Number:

24033

Agreement Value:

$1,251,582.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 21, 2024 - Jul 31, 2027

Description:

This project will work together with the three recognized groups of Indigenous peoples in Canada, namely the First Nations, Inuit and Métis, to develop and provide a culturally appropriate Search and Rescue prevention framework. This will help reduce the number, frequency and severity of Search and Rescue incidents within the identified communities.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The outcomes of this project will adopt principles from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action into future programming and development of a Search and Rescue prevention framework. It will also provide a more informed understanding of the Search and Rescue educational needs of the engaged communities, and help spread awareness of a Search and Rescue prevention messaging. This will overall reduce the frequency, severity and duration of Search and Rescue incidents in Canada and within the engaged communities.

Location:

Paradise, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1L 0A6

Reference Number:

088-2024-2025-Q3-00077

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC)

Recipient's Legal Name:

Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC)

Federal Riding Name:

Avalon

Federal Riding Number:

10001

Program:

(SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

Program Purpose:

SAR NIF provides annual funding for projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. SAR NIF projects must address at least one of the National SAR Program Annual Priorities.