Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Okanagan Indian Band
$154,875.00
Facilitation of Syilx Okanagan Activities, Engagement, and Collaboration in the National Parks; Development of a Syilx Okanagan Guardians Program; Development of a Stories of Canada Project in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks; Engagement on the Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Fire Management Plan Renewal Process; and Facilitation and engagement for the development of a multi-species action plan for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks
FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-25
Summary
Facilitation of Syilx Okanagan Activities, Engagement and Collaboration in the National Parks:
This contribution supports activities and engagement of Okanagan Indian Band, related to the operations and management of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks and Rogers Pass National Historic Site.
Development of a Syilx Okanagan Indigenous Guardians Program:
The contribution supports the development of an Indigenous Guardian Program proposal with clear terms of reference and a timeline for implementation, including a pilot phase. The Indigenous Guardian Program will reflect the unique needs and visions of the Okangan Indian Band and its people and will help maintain and revitalize connections with lands, waters, and wildlife that sustain the systems of Indigenous knowledge, culture and stewardship practices.
Development of a Stories of Canada Project in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks:
The contribution supports initial work and collaboration on the development and delivery of Indigenous content and stories in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks. It includes funding to support Indigenous research and research capacity.
Engagement on the Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Fire Management Plan Renewal Process:
This contribution supports the initial engagement efforts of Okanagan Indian Band in the renewal process for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Fire Management Plan.
Facilitation and engagement for the development of a multi-species action plan for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks:
This contribution supports the involvement of Okanagan Indian Band representatives, Syilx Okanagan Elders, and community members in the co-development of a multi-species action plan for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Business Number
107793374
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2025-03-25 | 2024-25 | $52,500.00 |
| 2 | 2025-03-25 | 2024-25 | $154,875.00 |
As published
Additional Information
Amendment to increase the total amount and extend into a new fiscal year
Additional Information (French)
Modification pour augmenter le montant total et prolonger dans un nouvel exercice financier
Agreement End Date
2026-07-31
Agreement Number
GC-2956
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-25
Agreement Title
Facilitation of Syilx Okanagan Activities, Engagement, and Collaboration in the National Parks; Development of a Syilx Okanagan Guardians Program; Development of a Stories of Canada Project in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks; Engagement on the Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Fire Management Plan Renewal Process; and Facilitation and engagement for the development of a multi-species action plan for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks
Agreement Title (French)
Facilitation des activités, de l'engagement et de collaboration des Syilx Okanagan dans les parcs nationaux; Élaboration d'un programme de gardiens autochtones Syilx Okanagan; Développement d'un projet « Histoires du Canada » dans les parcs nationaux du Mont-Revelstoke et des Glaciers; Participation au processus de renouvellement du plan de gestion des incendies des parcs nationaux du Mont Revelstoke et des Glaciers; et Facilitation et participation à l'élaboration d'un plan d'action multi-espèces pour les parcs nationaux du Mont Revelstoke et des Glaciers
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$154,875.00
Amendment Date
2026-03-31
Amendment Number
2
Description
Facilitation of Syilx Okanagan Activities, Engagement and Collaboration in the National Parks:
This contribution supports activities and engagement of Okanagan Indian Band, related to the operations and management of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks and Rogers Pass National Historic Site.
Development of a Syilx Okanagan Indigenous Guardians Program:
The contribution supports the development of an Indigenous Guardian Program proposal with clear terms of reference and a timeline for implementation, including a pilot phase. The Indigenous Guardian Program will reflect the unique needs and visions of the Okangan Indian Band and its people and will help maintain and revitalize connections with lands, waters, and wildlife that sustain the systems of Indigenous knowledge, culture and stewardship practices.
Development of a Stories of Canada Project in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks:
The contribution supports initial work and collaboration on the development and delivery of Indigenous content and stories in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks. It includes funding to support Indigenous research and research capacity.
Engagement on the Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Fire Management Plan Renewal Process:
This contribution supports the initial engagement efforts of Okanagan Indian Band in the renewal process for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Fire Management Plan.
Facilitation and engagement for the development of a multi-species action plan for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks:
This contribution supports the involvement of Okanagan Indian Band representatives, Syilx Okanagan Elders, and community members in the co-development of a multi-species action plan for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks.
Description (French)
Facilitation des activités, de l'engagement et de la collaboration des Syilx Okanagan dans les parcs nationaux:
Cette contribution soutient les activités et l'engagement de la Okanagan Indian Band, en lien avec les opérations et la gestion des parcs nationaux du Mont-Revelstoke et des Glaciers et du lieu historique national du Col-Rogers.
Élaboration d'un programme de gardiens autochtones Syilx Okanagan:
La contribution soutient l'élaboration d'une proposition de programme de gardiens autochtones et d'un plan stratégique comportant un mandat clair et un calendrier de mise en œuvre, y compris une phase pilote. Le programme de gardiens autochtones reflétera les besoins et les visions uniques de la Okanagan Indian Band et de son peuple et contribuera à maintenir et à revitaliser les liens avec les terres, les eaux et la faune qui soutiennent les systèmes de connaissances, de culture et de pratiques d'intendance autochtones.
Développement d'un projet Histoires du Canada dans les parcs nationaux du Mont-Revelstoke et des Glaciers:
Cette contribution soutient le travail initial et la collaboration sur l'élaboration et la diffusion de contenus et d'histoires autochtones dans les parcs nationaux du Mont-Revelstoke et des Glaciers. Elle comprend des fonds pour soutenir la recherche autochtone et la capacité de recherche.
Participation au processus de renouvellement du plan de gestion des incendies des parcs nationaux du Mont Revelstoke et des Glaciers:
Cette contribution soutient les efforts initiaux de participation de la Première Nation Okanagan dans le processus de renouvellement du plan de gestion des incendies des parcs nationaux du Mont Revelstoke et des Glaciers.
Facilitation et participation à l'élaboration d'un plan d'action multi-espèces pour les parcs nationaux du Mont Revelstoke et des Glaciers:
Cette contribution soutient la participation des représentants de la Première Nation Okanagan, des aînés Syilx Okanagan et des membres de la communauté à l’élaboration conjointe d’un plan d’action multi-espèces pour les parcs nationaux du Mont Revelstoke et des Glaciers.
Expected Results
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations.
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine naturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations présentes et futures.
Federal Riding
Vernon—Lake Country—Monashee
Federal Riding (French)
Vernon—Lake Country—Monashee
Federal Riding Number
59041
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de subventions et de contributions de catégorie générale
Program Purpose
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.
Program Purpose (French)
Fournir un soutien aux bénéficiaires dans la conduite d’activités ou l’exécution de projets concourant à la réalisation du mandat de l’Agence Parcs Canada.
Recipient Business Number
107793374
Recipient City
Vernon
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Okanagan Indian Band
Recipient Postal Code
V1H 2A4
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
154-2024-2025-Q4-00188