Grant: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Otipemisiwak Métis Government
$27,500.00
Planning, ceremony, and implementation of 2025-2026 Bison Indigenous Guardians Program – Banff National Park
FY 2025-26 · 2025-06-18
Summary
This grant supports Otipemisiwak Métis Government, member of the Banff Indigenous Advisory Circle, to participate in the planning and implementation of a ceremonial harvest of bison in Banff National Park.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-3024
Agreement Start Date
2025-06-18
Agreement Title
Planning, ceremony, and implementation of 2025-2026 Bison Indigenous Guardians Program – Banff National Park
Agreement Title (French)
Planification, cérémonie et mise en œuvre du Programme des gardiens autochtones des bisons 2025-2026 – Parc national Banff
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$27,500.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This grant supports Otipemisiwak Métis Government, member of the Banff Indigenous Advisory Circle, to participate in the planning and implementation of a ceremonial harvest of bison in Banff National Park.
Description (French)
Cette subvention soutient le Otipemisiwak Métis Government, membre du Cercle consultatif autochtone de Banff, pour la planification et la mise en œuvre d’une récolte cérémoniale de bisons dans le parc national Banff.
Expected Results
Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine culturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations présentes et futures
Federal Riding
Airdrie—Cochrane
Federal Riding (French)
Airdrie—Cochrane
Federal Riding Number
48001
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 City
Cochrane
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Otipemisiwak Métis Government
Recipient Operating Name
District Council of Rocky View Métis District
Recipient Postal Code
T4C 1B8
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
154-2025-2026-Q1-00029
