Contribution: Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw
$122,650.00
Gitwinksihlkw First Nation Agriculture Assets and Opportunities Study
FY 2021-22 · 2021-07-27
Summary
The objective of this project is to identify business opportunities for commercial agriculture, and build climate change resilience within the community to increase the amount of locally grown food, create jobs and skills training opportunities.
Department
Program
Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
Recipient
Location
Gitwinksihlkw, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Business Number
107433864
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Reference Number
235-2021-2022-Q4-00176
Amendment Number
0
Agreement Type
Contribution
Recipient Type
N
Recipient Business Number
107433864
Recipient Legal Name
Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient City
Gitwinksihlkw
Recipient Postal Code
V0J3T0
Program Name
Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
Program Name (French)
L'Initiative sur les systemes agricoles et alimentaires autochtones
Program Purpose
The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI) will support Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs who are ready to launch agriculture and food systems projects and Os who want to build their capacity to participate in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. The objective of the IAFSI is to increase economic development opportunities for Indigenous Peoples by building their capacity to participate and succeed in the Sector.
Program Purpose (French)
L'Initiative sur les systèmes agricoles et alimentaires autochtones appuiera les collectivités et les entrepreneurs autochtones qui sont prêts à lancer des projets sur les systèmes alimentaires et agricoles, ainsi que les autres qui veulent renforcer leur capacité à participer au secteur agricole et agroalimentaire canadien. L'objectif de l'ISAAA est d'accroître les possibilités de développement économique pour les peuples autochtones en renforçant leurs capacités de participation et de réussite dans le secteur.
Agreement Title
Gitwinksihlkw First Nation Agriculture Assets and Opportunities Study
Agreement Number
IAFSI-051
Agreement Value
$122,650.00
Agreement Start Date
2021-07-27
Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Description
The objective of this project is to identify business opportunities for commercial agriculture, and build climate change resilience within the community to increase the amount of locally grown food, create jobs and skills training opportunities.
Description (French)
L'objectif de ce projet est de déterminer des occasions d'affaires en agriculture commerciale et de susciter la résilience au changement climatique dans la communauté afin d'augmenter la quantité d'aliments produits localement, de créer des emplois et des possibilités de formation axées sur les compétences.
NAICS Code
1112
Expected Results
The project will improve community food security by strengthening Traditional Agricultural Knowledge, developing food production skills, and providing the foundation to embark upon a commercial agricultural initiative to generate community economic development.
Expected Results (French)
Le projet améliorera la salubrité des aliments de la communauté en approfondissant les connaissances agricoles traditionnelles, en assurant le perfectionnement des compétences en production d'aliments et en offrant les fondements requis pour entreprendre une initiative agricole commerciale de manière à favoriser le développement économique de la communauté.
Organization Code
aafc-aac
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
