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Grant: General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Batchewana First Nation

$5,000.00

Birch Bark Canoe Repair

FY 2024-25 · 2024-10-23

Summary
This grant supports the repair of a hand made birch bark canoe. The canoe was used to transport the repatriated human remains from the Smithonian Institution in Washington D.C. back to Batchewana First Nation and it is currently on display in the Sault Ste. Marie Canal’s exhibit. These repairs are needed to ensure it's conservation.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Location
Batchewana First Nation, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2025-03-31
Agreement Number
GC-2733
Agreement Start Date
2024-10-23
Agreement Title
Birch Bark Canoe Repair
Agreement Title (French)
Réparation d'un canot en écorce de bouleau
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$5,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This grant supports the repair of a hand made birch bark canoe. The canoe was used to transport the repatriated human remains from the Smithonian Institution in Washington D.C. back to Batchewana First Nation and it is currently on display in the Sault Ste. Marie Canal’s exhibit. These repairs are needed to ensure it's conservation.
Description (French)
Cette subvention permet de réparer un canot en écorce de bouleau fabriqué à la main. Le canot a été utilisé pour transporter les restes humains rapatriés de la Smithonian Institution de Washington, district de Colombia, jusqu’à la Première Nation de Batchewana. Il est actuellement exposé dans le cadre de l’exposition du Canal-de-Sault Ste. Marie. Ces réparations sont nécessaires pour assurer sa conservation.
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
Sault Ste. Marie
Federal Riding (French)
Sault Ste. Marie
Federal Riding Number
35092
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
Batchewana First Nation
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Batchewana First Nation
Recipient Postal Code
P6A 6Z1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
154-2024-2025-Q3-00030
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