Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Anishinaabe of Riding Mountain Search and Rescue
Agreement Number:
22023
Agreement Value:
$315,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 21, 2021 - Jun 30, 2024
Description:
The purpose of this project is to establish a First Nation-based volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) program. This is a Joint Proposal to serve the Riding Mountain National Park area, and the Treaty 2 area of south western and central Manitoba
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
To have the human resources in place, along with a governance and oversight structure, to undertake the recruitment and to begin training at least 7 volunteers from local First Nation to become certified and capable SAR responders. Medium term: To have at least 7 persons trained and certified each fiscal year, in Search and Rescue, establishing a pool of volunteers available for missions and as backups/relief.
Location:
Elphinstone, Manitoba, CA R0J 0N0
Reference Number:
088-2021-2022-Q1-00011
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:
File Number: 9101-22023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation
Federal Riding Name:
Dauphin--Swan River--Neepawa
Federal Riding Number:
46004
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.