Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
$250,000.00
Bringing Minds Together
FY 2026-27 · 2026-05-07
Summary
This contribution supports the varied opportunities for Akwesasne community members to continue to access Thousand Islands National Park and other Parks Canada administered places in Eastern Ontario to engage on topics that include knowledge sharing through environmental and cultural education, cultural camps, and harvesting activities. Additionally, the contribution will help support broad consultation on issues of joint importance, including conservation, infrastructure projects and visitor experiences and continue the relationship building that has occurred over the last 20 years.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Akwesasne, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Business Number
107716045
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2031-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-3317
Agreement Start Date
2026-05-07
Agreement Title
Bringing Minds Together
Agreement Title (French)
Rassembler les esprits
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$250,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This contribution supports the varied opportunities for Akwesasne community members to continue to access Thousand Islands National Park and other Parks Canada administered places in Eastern Ontario to engage on topics that include knowledge sharing through environmental and cultural education, cultural camps, and harvesting activities. Additionally, the contribution will help support broad consultation on issues of joint importance, including conservation, infrastructure projects and visitor experiences and continue the relationship building that has occurred over the last 20 years.
Description (French)
Cette contribution soutient les diverses occasions pour les membres de la communauté d’Akwesasne de continuer à accéder au parc national des Mille-Îles et à d’autres lieux administrés par Parcs Canada dans l’Est de l’Ontario, afin de s’engager sur des sujets incluant le partage des connaissances par l’éducation environnementale et culturelle, les camps culturels et les activités de récolte. De plus, cette contribution aidera à soutenir une consultation large sur des enjeux d’importance commune, notamment la conservation, les projets d’infrastructure et l’expérience des visiteurs, et continuera à bâtir la relation qui s’est déroulée au cours des 20 dernières années.
Expected Results
Indigenous Peoples’ Stewardship is Honoured and Supported
Expected Results (French)
L'intendance autochtone est reconnue et soutenue
Federal Riding
Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon
Federal Riding (French)
Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon
Federal Riding Number
24007
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
107716045
Recipient City
Akwesasne
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Recipient Postal Code
H0M 1A0
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
154-2026-2027-Q1-00009