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Grant: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office

$12,370,407.00

Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement for Co-Governance and Co-management of National Parks and Historic Sites in Nova Scotia

FY 2025-26 · 2025-05-08

Summary
The objectives of this grant are: 1) to support the Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement signed by Parks Canada and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, 2) build capacity in Mi’kmaq communities to participate with Parks Canada as co-managers of national parks and national historic sites, 3) foster re-connection with the lands through traditional stewardship practices and 4) protect Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.
Department
Program
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
Location
Milbrook, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2035-03-31
Agreement Number
GC-2910
Agreement Start Date
2025-05-08
Agreement Title
Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement for Co-Governance and Co-management of National Parks and Historic Sites in Nova Scotia
Agreement Title (French)
Arrangement Toqi’maliaptmu’k pour la cogouvernance et la cogestion des parcs nationaux et des lieux historiques en Novelle-Écosse
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$12,370,407.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The objectives of this grant are: 1) to support the Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement signed by Parks Canada and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, 2) build capacity in Mi’kmaq communities to participate with Parks Canada as co-managers of national parks and national historic sites, 3) foster re-connection with the lands through traditional stewardship practices and 4) protect Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.
Description (French)
Les objectifs de cette subvention sont les suivants : 1) soutenir l'entente Toqi'maliaptmu'k signée par Parcs Canada et les Mi'kmaq de la Nouvelle-Écosse, 2) renforcer la capacité des communautés Mi'kmaq à participer avec Parcs Canada en tant que cogestionnaires des parcs nationaux et des lieux historiques nationaux, 3) favoriser le renouement avec les terres grâce à des pratiques d'intendance traditionnelles et 4) protéger la culture et le patrimoine Mi'kmaw.
Expected Results
People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Expected Results (French)
La population découvre le patrimoine naturel et culturel du Canada et en fait l’expérience par des moyens qu’elle juge significatifs
Federal Riding
Cumberland—Colchester
Federal Riding (French)
Cumberland—Colchester
Federal Riding Number
12004
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
Program Name (French)
Stratégie emploi et compétences jeunesse
Program Purpose
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a horizontal Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 federal departments, agencies, and Crown Corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to help Canadian youth (15-30) develop the skills and gain the experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market.
Program Purpose (French)
La Stratégie emploi et compétences jeunesse (SECJ) est une initiative horizontale du gouvernement fédéral, menée par Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) et mise en œuvre par 11 ministères, agences et sociétés d’État. Ensemble, ces 12 partenaires proposent des programmes de financement visant à aider les jeunes Canadiens âgés de 15 à 30 ans à acquérir l’expérience et les compétences nécessaires pour réussir leur transition vers le marché du travail.
Recipient City
Milbrook
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office
Recipient Operating Name
KMKNO
Recipient Postal Code
B6L 1W3
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
154-2025-2026-Q1-00012