Contribution: Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
$1,999,965.00
Bison Ranching Capacity Building
FY 2025-26 · 2025-04-01
Summary
The project aims to support Indigenous communities across the Prairies in building the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed in the bison economy.
Department
Program
Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
SCAP-ASP-IPBI-001
Agreement Start Date
2025-04-01
Agreement Title
Bison Ranching Capacity Building
Agreement Title (French)
Renforcement des capacités d'élevage de bisons
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1,999,965.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The project aims to support Indigenous communities across the Prairies in building the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed in the bison economy.
Description (French)
Le projet vise à aider les communautés autochtones des Prairies à acquérir les compétences, les connaissances et les relations nécessaires pour réussir dans l'économie du bison.
Expected Results
To strengthen Indigenous leadership and participation in the bison sector by building local capacity, supporting herd development, and creating pathways for sustainable economic growth. The initiative will contribute to reconciliation by fostering partnerships, advancing food sovereignty, and supporting the restoration of bison as a cultural and ecological cornerstone across the Prairies.
Expected Results (French)
Renforcer le direction et la participation des Autochtones dans le secteur du bison en renforçant les capacités locales, en soutenant le développement des troupeaux et en créant des voies pour une croissance économique durable. L'initiative contribuera à la réconciliation en favorisant les partenariats, en faisant progresser la souveraineté alimentaire et en soutenant la restauration du bison en tant que pilier culturel et écologique dans les Prairies.
NAICS Code
1129
Organization Code
aafc-aac
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Program Name
Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
Program Name (French)
Initiative autochtone pour les bisons des Prairies
Program Purpose
The Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative supports the restoration and development of a sustainable, Indigenous-led bison economy across the Prairie provinces through culturally grounded, ecologically responsible, and economically viable activities.
Program Purpose (French)
L'initiative autochtone pour les bisons des Prairies soutient la restauration et le développement d'une économie durable du bison dirigée par les Autochtones dans les provinces des Prairies, par le biais d'activités enracinées dans la culture, écologiquement responsables et économiquement viables.
Recipient Business Number
000000000
Recipient City
Regina
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
Recipient Postal Code
S4T1H3
Recipient Province or Territory
SK
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
235-2025-2026-Q2-00521