Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Engagement Activities to Support and Participate in the Development and Improvement of Canada's Rail Safety Transportation System.

Agreement Number:

Memo #20

Agreement Value:

$5,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 2, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

To coordinate local engagement on marine transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Organization:

Transport Canada

Expected Results:

Engage Indigenous and local communities Faciliate Consultations with Indigenous communities Imform Indigenous peoples through dialogue on policies and programs to help with decisions regarding implementation of policy legislation and program Negotiated collaborative management/partnership agreements Recipients have increased knowledge of marine transportation and its impacts.

Location:

DEROCHE, British Columbia, CA V0M1G0

Reference Number:

217-2022-2023-Q4-10450

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

Leq'a:mel First Nation

Federal Riding Name:

Mission--Matsqui--Fraser Canyon

Federal Riding Number:

59017

Program:

Community Participation Funding Program

Program Purpose:

The program funds projects that support reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by encouraging effective participation knowledge sharing and collaboration on transportation-related policies processes regulations legislation and directives.

Coverage:

Local