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Title:

“We Go Together” Indigenous Digital Campaign Promoting SAR Prevention

Agreement Number:

22756

Agreement Value:

$519,645.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 22, 2022 - Apr 7, 2023

Description:

The Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) teams in OSARVA have the capability to work together through interoperability partly due to a prior SARNIF grant. OSARVA would like to expand on this base by providing consistent team training refreshers, equipment, enhanced communication, and incident management software for every team.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The Mizinatik Digital Arts Centre will develop a series of four short videos, podcast/radio show series, posters and brochures related to SAR prevention teachings and tools to stay safe outdoors. These outcomes will specifically occur upon completion of the first year of the project. Intermediate Outcomes: Upon the completion of the second year, The Mizinatik Digital Arts Centre will create a website, engage with social media outlets, and develop a school package that is incorporated in a larger distribution plan where the Mizinatik Digital Arts Centre will engage in SAR-related activities locally, regional and nationally. Long Term Outcomes: The long term outcome of the project is the implementation of a SAR initiative that is focused on partnership and engagement with Indigenous Communities, particularly amongst Indigenous youth in light of upcoming road and infrastructure developments that will connect northern and southern regions.

Location:

Fort William First Nation, Ontario, CA N0M 2A0

Reference Number:

088-2022-2023-Q2-00005

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

File number: EM-9101-22756

Recipient's Operating Name:

Mizinatik Digital Arts Centre

Recipient's Legal Name:

Mizinatik Digital Arts Centre

Federal Riding Name:

Thunder Bay--Rainy River

Federal Riding Number:

35105

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.