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Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

$1,023,995.00

Together with Giigoonyag Research Initiative

FY 2021-22 · 2022-01-25

Summary
This contribution supports a “two-eyed seeing” research approach by applying Indigenous and Western scientific ways of knowing to address the concerns about Giigoonyag (fishes), ecosystem change and the functional role they serve in the waters surrounding the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula defined by Saugeen Ojibway Nation as their Traditional Territory. The project supports relationship building between Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Parks Canada Agency – Fathom Five National Marine Park, and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Government
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2025-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-1529
Agreement Start Date
2022-01-25
Agreement Title
Together with Giigoonyag Research Initiative
Agreement Title (French)
Initiative de recherche Ensemble avec Giigoonyag
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1,023,995.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This contribution supports a “two-eyed seeing” research approach by applying Indigenous and Western scientific ways of knowing to address the concerns about Giigoonyag (fishes), ecosystem change and the functional role they serve in the waters surrounding the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula defined by Saugeen Ojibway Nation as their Traditional Territory. The project supports relationship building between Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Parks Canada Agency – Fathom Five National Marine Park, and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Description (French)
Cette contribution soutient une approche de recherche « à deux yeux » en appliquant des connaissances scientifiques autochtones et occidentales pour répondre aux préoccupations concernant les Giigoonyag (poissons), les changements écosystémiques et le rôle fonctionnel qu'ils jouent dans les eaux entourant la péninsule de Saugeen (Bruce), tel que défini par la Nation Saugeen Ojibway en tant que territoire traditionnel. Le projet appuie l'établissement de relations entre la Nation Saugeen Ojibway, l'Agence Parcs Canada (parc marin national Fathom Five) et le ministère du Développement du Nord, des Mines, des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts de l'Ontario.
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
Peterborough-Kawartha
Federal Riding (French)
Peterborough-Kawartha
Federal Riding Number
35084
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
Peterborough
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Recipient Postal Code
K9J 8M5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
G
Reference Number
154-2021-2022-Q4-00011