Title:
Search and Rescue Prevention Indigenous Engagement
Agreement Number:
the PSIMS agreement number: 20908
Agreement Value:
$117,500.00
Agreement Date:
May 22, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The project being proposed by the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) will react to feedback and engagement with First Nations communities in B.C that suggests a need for Search and Rescue (SAR) prevention programs and materials to be more inclusive and culturally appropriate. The concept of a NIF project to consult with Indigenous organizations and communities on SAR prevention materials and activities was brought forward to the BCSARA board several years ago, at that time another priority was chosen. Several recent events and changes present an opportunity to move such a project ahead, these include: -Establishment of the First Nations Coordination Unit in Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC), providing a link between the EMBC role in supporting SAR, including prevention, and Indigenous Nation to Nation conversations providing an opportunity to include SAR related discussion. -Regional Partnership Tables being developed through Indigenous Nation conversations providing an opportunity to include SAR related discussion. -Interest in corroborating in Adventure Smart programs being received from several indigenous organizations including the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council and the Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Association.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
Immediate Outcomes: The immediate outcomes of the proposed project will be the review and adoption of culturally appropriate Search and Rescue (SAR) prevention materials.
Intermediate Outcomes: Increased relationships between Indigenous communities, Search and Rescue (SAR) prevention practitioners and SAR groups throughout BC. These relationships will be integral in reducing the number and severity of SAR incidents across BC. Long Term Outcomes: The key long term outcome from the proposed project will be a marked reduction in the frequency and severity of Search and Rescue (SAR) incidents.
Location:
Sidney, British Columbia, CA V8L 3S6
Reference Number:
214-2019-2020-Q1-0009
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
Not Applicable
Recipient's Legal Name:
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association
Research Organization:
Not applicable
Federal Riding Name:
Saanich--Gulf Islands (British Columbia)
Federal Riding Number:
59027
Program:
Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF)
Program Purpose:
The SAR New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF), was established by the federal government in 1988, and is managed by Public Safety Canada (PS), in partnership with other federal, provincial and territorial SAR organizations.
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.