Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Agreement for Improving Community Awareness, Access and Use of Locally-Relevant Marine and Maritime Information in the Central Arctic

Agreement Number:

163045

Agreement Value:

$341,987.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 28, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information to affected communities. To improve the capacity of affected communities to understand and use marine information. To support purchase and installation of infrastructure and equipment to improve local access to training for remote and isolated communities, Indigenous and Inuit peoples and women.

Organization:

Transport Canada

Expected Results:

Indigenous and other communities have the training and equipment needed to understand and access real-time information on marine activities; Northern communities have the infrastructure and equipment needed to improve the safety of resupply operations.

Location:

CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut, CA X0B0C0

Reference Number:

217-2020-2021-Q2-02152

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

The disclosure reporting for this funding agreement is delayed.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ekaluktutiak Hunters and Trappers Organization (EHTO)

Federal Riding Name:

Nunavut

Federal Riding Number:

62001

Program:

Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Program is to modernize and enhance the safety of Canada's marine transportation system, protect Canada's marine ecosystem and increase Canadians' awareness of, and capacity to participate in, marine safety.

Coverage:

National