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:

165228

Agreement Value:

$865,600.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 3, 2024 - Dec 31, 2027

Description:

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information for affected communities To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information

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 Vessel owners are aware of their responsibilities Vessels of concern in Canadian waters are addressed.

Location:

CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut, CA X0B0C0

Reference Number:

217-2024-2025-Q3-14605

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ekaluktutiak Hunters and Trappers Organization

Federal Riding Name:

Nunavut

Federal Riding Number:

62001

Program:

Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / 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